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V33 DBS

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,395 mi
Last recorded35,395 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 35,395 miles

O/S headlight beam pattern visible but vague

O/S wiper arm not holding blade to the screen at the bottom of the swept area

Pass 1 Apr 2025 34,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 34,079 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 33,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 33,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 32,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 31,509 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 31,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear water ingress in lamp

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 29,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 26 Sep 2017 26,155 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 26,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,984 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,068 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear (2.7.3)

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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V33 DBS is a 2012 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 84.6%.

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 V33 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 V33 DBS registered?

V33 DBS is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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