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VA16 YHU

2016 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,719 mi
Last recorded75,719 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 YHU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 75,719 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 75,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (inner sidewall) 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 62,602 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 47,078 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 47,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 35,242 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 35,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch linear (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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VA16 YHU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VA16 YHU registered?

VA16 YHU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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