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K8 DBS

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,686 mi
Last recorded22,686 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 22,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 22,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 22,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 20,371 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 18,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 18,562 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 15,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 14,449 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 12,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 7,646 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 7,646 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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K8 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 K8 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 K8 DBS registered?

K8 DBS is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is K8 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 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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