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VN16 OSK

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,421 mi
Last recorded80,421 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 OSK
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 80,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 80,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 71,558 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 63,089 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 63,085 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 56,673 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 56,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,972 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,967 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 41,825 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 33,852 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also rusty both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 33,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn especially Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn especially Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also rusty both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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VN16 OSK is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN16 OSK registered?

VN16 OSK is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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