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Aston Martin DB7

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 5,935 cc

V12 AAYMOT history

V12 AAY is a green petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

V12 AAY green Aston Martin DB7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
77,888 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 AAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 AAY was last recorded at 77,888 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 2,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,496 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,392 miles
Average per year
2,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,888 miles
  • 2024 – 75,496 miles
  • 2017 – 74,460 miles
  • 2016 – 70,228 miles
  • 2015 – 68,141 miles
  • 2014 – 62,409 miles
  • 2013 – 62,247 miles
  • 2012 – 59,476 miles
  • 2011 – 57,720 miles
  • 2010 – 52,714 miles
  • 2009 – 49,542 miles
  • 2008 – 47,308 miles
  • 2007 – 39,014 miles
  • 2006 – 31,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,888 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • All 4 tyres worn out of shape across tread pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Both head light inner lens faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,888 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,888 miles
    Test number
    542403062965
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,886 miles (+2,390)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,886 miles
    Test number
    461234421281
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,496 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    482106091067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,460 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,460 miles
    Test number
    893207659816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,228 miles
    Test number
    237883306101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail70,228 miles (+2,087)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,228 miles
    Test number
    866978899749
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass68,141 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,141 miles
    Test number
    577057878703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn out of shape across tread pattern
    • AdvisoryBoth head light inner lens faded

  8. Fail68,139 miles (+1,002)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    741120803930
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn out of shape across tread pattern
    • AdvisoryBoth head light inner lens faded

  9. Pass67,137 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,137 miles
    Test number
    297623415089
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread pattern
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear drive shaft

  10. Fail67,137 miles (+4,728)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,137 miles
    Test number
    139937505004
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear drive shaft

  11. Pass62,409 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,409 miles
    Test number
    556196114039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering rack mount rubbers worn slight play

  12. Fail62,409 miles (+162)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,409 miles
    Test number
    186976814026
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering rack mount rubbers worn slight play

  13. Pass62,247 miles (+2,771)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    226317773055
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth nearside fuel lines loose at rear and fouling on brake pipe
    • NoteCorrosion taking place in both front foot wells

  14. Fail59,476 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,476 miles
    Test number
    267592112160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
    • NoteN/s headlamp aim just passes test

  15. Pass59,476 miles (+1,756)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,476 miles
    Test number
    718322112111
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
    • NoteN/s headlamp aim just passes test

  16. Pass57,720 miles (+5,006)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,720 miles
    Test number
    839993111176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded inner edge

  17. Pass52,714 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,714 miles
    Test number
    213341410115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,542 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,542 miles
    Test number
    642383719115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,308 miles (+8,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,308 miles
    Test number
    111483278083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,014 miles (+7,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    634322257110
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass31,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,851 miles
    Test number
    800217266066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 AAY

Does V12 AAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 AAY expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 AAY?
The MOT on V12 AAY expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 AAY done?
V12 AAY was recorded at 77,888 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 2,362 miles a year.
Has V12 AAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 AAY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 AAY 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 V12 AAY find?
V12 AAY passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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