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AV16 PXJ

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,421 mi
Last recorded81,421 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 PXJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,421 miles

Axel corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 81,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Axel corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 75,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,617 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,324 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 57,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,813 miles

Both rear tyres started to crack.

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

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

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 47,813 miles

Both rear tyres started to crack.

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

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

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted on.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades damaged. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,730 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,813 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 29,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 PXJ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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AV16 PXJ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 6 June 2016.

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