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Aston Martin DB7

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,239 cc

S12 ARBMOT history

S12 ARB is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 7,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

S12 ARB silver Aston Martin DB7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
7,501 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
83 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ARB was last recorded at 7,501 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,408 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
83 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,501 miles
  • 2025 – 7,408 miles
  • 2024 – 7,300 miles
  • 2022 – 7,274 miles
  • 2020 – 7,273 miles
  • 2009 – 7,263 miles
  • 2008 – 7,057 miles
  • 2007 – 6,379 miles
  • 2006 – 5,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded All rear coil springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    7,501 miles
    Test number
    195029639095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail7,501 miles (+93)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,501 miles
    Test number
    733453132915
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass7,408 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    7,408 miles
    Test number
    969371347845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass7,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    7,300 miles
    Test number
    955182223744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail7,300 miles (+26)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,300 miles
    Test number
    309516477622
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass7,274 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    7,274 miles
    Test number
    524861594505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass7,273 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    7,273 miles
    Test number
    505139109539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded All rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  8. Fail7,273 miles (+10)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,273 miles
    Test number
    240782188389
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded All rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  9. Pass7,263 miles (+206)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    7,263 miles
    Test number
    741389449380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls perished
  10. Pass7,057 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    7,057 miles
    Test number
    474835528358
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  11. Fail7,057 miles (+678)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,057 miles
    Test number
    154762718306
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  12. Pass6,379 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    6,379 miles
    Test number
    223574497089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    5,824 miles
    Test number
    790290786035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 ARB

Does S12 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 ARB is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 ARB?
The MOT on S12 ARB is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 ARB done?
S12 ARB was recorded at 7,501 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 83 miles a year.
Has S12 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ARB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 ARB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 ARB find?
S12 ARB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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