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D3 GUA

2016 Ds DS3

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,308 mi
Last recorded47,308 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 GUA
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 47,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 47,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 44,803 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 44,803 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,138 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,271 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brackets broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 39,271 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brackets broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,738 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 37,786 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 31,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 31,305 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 14,850 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 11,893 miles

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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D3 GUA is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D3 GUA registered?

D3 GUA is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is D3 GUA safe to buy?

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