2016 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · DD04 AMO
2016 DS DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 48,954 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DD04 AMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 48,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DD04 AMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ds Ds3 (DD04 AMO) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))”.
DD04 AMO Mileage History
- 06/01/202438,719 mi
- 14/07/202545,043 mi+6,324 mi
- 14/07/202545,043 mi
- 07/07/202648,919 mi+3,876 mi
- 13/07/202648,954 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 4,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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