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WG16 YUS

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,812 mi
Last recorded161,812 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 YUS
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 161,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

PAC fluid tank leaking fluid but not considered excessive

Fail 20 Oct 2025 161,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

pac fluid tank leaking fluid but not classed as excessive

Fail 20 Oct 2025 161,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

pac fluid tank leaking fluid but not classed as excessive

Pass 4 Nov 2024 156,605 miles

Offside Rear Fuel additive reservoir damp

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 156,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Offside Rear Fuel additive reservoir damp

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 151,110 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 151,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 148,636 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 148,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 139,904 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,504 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 138,504 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 118,046 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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WG16 YUS is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WG16 YUS registered?

WG16 YUS is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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