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CAZ 7849

2016 Ds DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,086 mi
Last recorded56,086 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 7849
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 56,086 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 50,861 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 50,861 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 45,875 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 42,781 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 42,781 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,733 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 37,719 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very worn and corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 34,594 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 34,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 26,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jun 2019 26,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (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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CAZ 7849 is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAZ 7849?

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What year was CAZ 7849 registered?

CAZ 7849 is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is CAZ 7849 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAZ 7849 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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