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VU16 DUH

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,479 mi
Last recorded71,479 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 DUH
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 67,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 64,437 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 47,798 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 41,753 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 36,675 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 26,723 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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VU16 DUH is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU16 DUH registered?

VU16 DUH is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is VU16 DUH safe to buy?

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