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YG16 AJN

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,408 mi
Last recorded72,408 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 AJN
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,408 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Fail 27 Jan 2026 72,408 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,218 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,442 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,750 miles

Nearside Front Washer becoming weak / blocked

Pass 28 Jun 2019 27,203 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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YG16 AJN is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG16 AJN registered?

YG16 AJN is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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