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AX65 EPL

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,447 mi
Last recorded42,447 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX65 EPL
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 42,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise inner surface corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also noted several cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 42,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split around edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise inner surface corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also noted several cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 39,441 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 36,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area of engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 32,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 28,565 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 24,767 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 21,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 16,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AX65 EPL is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AX65 EPL registered?

AX65 EPL is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 11 January 2016.

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