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DRY 695K

1972 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,666 mi
Last recorded6,666 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Aston Martin Dbs61,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRY 695K
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 6,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023
Pass 15 Mar 2022 353 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 353 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 6,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 6,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019
Pass 14 Apr 2018 353 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 353 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 353 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 343 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 343 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 353 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 30,223 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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DRY 695K is a 1972 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,162 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 DRY 695K, 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 54 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DRY 695K is a 1972 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 19 January 1972.

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