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YA16 NAU

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,435 mi
Last recorded92,435 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 NAU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 92,435 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 92,435 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 88,887 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,664 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 87,630 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 87,630 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,205 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,669 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 67,669 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,982 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,514 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 38,878 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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YA16 NAU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA16 NAU registered?

YA16 NAU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 May 2016.

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