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VU66 NWZ

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,551 mi
Last recorded74,551 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 NWZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,551 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear axle corroded not effecting strength

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,521 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle beam corroded not effecting strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Under shields fitted unable to inspect fuel/brake components fully

Pass 12 Sep 2023 65,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Side sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Side sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,564 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door damage

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 42,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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 6 Sep 2019 29,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake check with wheels off car (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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VU66 NWZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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.

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What year was VU66 NWZ registered?

VU66 NWZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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