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DE16 OUA

2016 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,248 mi
Last recorded71,248 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 OUA
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,248 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 37,376 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 32,862 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 32,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 26,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 24,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 20,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel slightly damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2020 20,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 14,253 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 14,253 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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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DE16 OUA is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE16 OUA registered?

DE16 OUA is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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