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WA16 VUK

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,830 mi
Last recorded112,830 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 VUK
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 112,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 104,190 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2024 93,720 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 93,720 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 81,650 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,868 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 37,095 miles

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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WA16 VUK is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WA16 VUK registered?

WA16 VUK is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is WA16 VUK safe to buy?

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