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CA66 AEM

2016 Ds DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,451 mi
Last recorded47,451 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA66 AEM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 47,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test teddy from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 43,059 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 43,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 33,952 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 30,808 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 30,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 27,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 23,139 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 23,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2019 18,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 18,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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CA66 AEM is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA66 AEM registered?

CA66 AEM is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 15 December 2016.

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