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DC53 DBS

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,928 mi
Last recorded22,928 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 22,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 22,631 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 22,403 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 22,167 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 21,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 21,463 miles

small cracks in both front tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2019 20,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 20,784 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 15,973 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 11,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

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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DC53 DBS is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DC53 DBS, 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 DC53 DBS registered?

DC53 DBS is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DC53 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 DBS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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