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AV16 GKL

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,617 mi
Last recorded59,617 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 GKL
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 59,617 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 59,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2025 56,993 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 56,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 50,585 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 50,584 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 43,960 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 43,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,246 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,045 miles

All Discs Worn

Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,336 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 23,336 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,723 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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AV16 GKL is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AV16 GKL registered?

AV16 GKL is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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