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AR11 CAD

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,043 mi
Last recorded25,043 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 CAD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 25,043 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 25,042 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 22,746 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 20,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 18,163 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 18,130 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 14,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 13,273 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 13,198 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 13,105 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 13,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 12,091 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 11,110 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,278 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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AR11 CAD is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 17,222 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 AR11 CAD, 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 14 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AR11 CAD is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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