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GN12 ETY

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,268 mi
Last recorded49,268 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 ETY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 49,268 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 48,590 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 47,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 45,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,200 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,312 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 39,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front damper cover split

Fail 21 Mar 2017 37,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front damper cover split

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,495 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,779 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 20,775 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GN12 ETY is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GN12 ETY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN12 ETY registered?

GN12 ETY is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is GN12 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 ETY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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