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AX65 EPU

2016 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,953 mi
Last recorded62,953 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX65 EPU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 62,953 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 62,953 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boot clips loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,377 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 35,697 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 35,524 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 28,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear exhaust box bracket starting to corrode off

Pass 8 Oct 2019 22,913 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 20,877 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 20,877 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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 EPU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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AX65 EPU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 5 February 2016.

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