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CAL 285

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,268 mi
Last recorded15,268 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAL 285
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 15,268 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 15,260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 15,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 15,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 14,876 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 14,767 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 13,631 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 11,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 9,972 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 8,376 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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CAL 285 is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAL 285, 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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What year was CAL 285 registered?

CAL 285 is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is CAL 285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAL 285 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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