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BA16 BAU

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,276 mi
Last recorded74,276 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 BAU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,276 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 64,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 57,498 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,744 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 50,743 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 42,120 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 42,120 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 30,459 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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BA16 BAU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BA16 BAU registered?

BA16 BAU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 3 August 2016.

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