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DS03 AXS

2016 Ds DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,747 mi
Last recorded86,747 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 AXS
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,747 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 86,724 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 82,553 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,495 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 60,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 60,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,419 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 48,805 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DS03 AXS is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS03 AXS registered?

DS03 AXS is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is DS03 AXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 AXS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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