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GH53 DBS

2011 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,234 mi
Last recorded28,234 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin Dbs17,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH53 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 28,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 27,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 26,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 25,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 24,382 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 24,304 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 23,604 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 20,885 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 18,336 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 11,158 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 9,179 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 9,177 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GH53 DBS is a 2011 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GH53 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 15 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GH53 DBS registered?

GH53 DBS is a 2011 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GH53 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH53 DBS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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