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AE51 ZAK

2011 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,498 mi
Last recorded33,498 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin Dbs17,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZAK
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 33,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2025 33,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 30,693 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 28,026 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 28,023 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 26,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 23,699 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 21,940 miles

Nearside Indicators flashing out of sequence but all the bulbs in working order

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 19,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 19,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,264 miles

nearside and offside front tyres show cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2017 13,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 12,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,479 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,792 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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AE51 ZAK is a 2011 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 17,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 ZAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 15 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE51 ZAK is a 2011 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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