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Aston Martin DB7

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,935 cc

V12 AHSMOT history

V12 AHS is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

V12 AHS 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,975 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 AHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 AHS was last recorded at 81,975 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,738 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,237 miles
Average per year
2,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,975 miles
  • 2025 – 80,738 miles
  • 2024 – 79,561 miles
  • 2022 – 79,407 miles
  • 2021 – 78,555 miles
  • 2020 – 77,573 miles
  • 2019 – 76,412 miles
  • 2018 – 75,308 miles
  • 2017 – 74,063 miles
  • 2016 – 72,819 miles
  • 2015 – 71,792 miles
  • 2014 – 69,231 miles
  • 2013 – 65,924 miles
  • 2012 – 62,443 miles
  • 2011 – 58,240 miles
  • 2010 – 51,474 miles
  • 2009 – 47,823 miles
  • 2008 – 42,624 miles
  • 2007 – 36,806 miles
  • 2006 – 30,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,975 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,975 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,975 miles
    Test number
    422376667814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,738 miles (+1,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,738 miles
    Test number
    396427470312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass79,561 miles (+154)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,561 miles
    Test number
    222898620940
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills in poor condition
  4. Pass79,407 miles (+852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,407 miles
    Test number
    273061802122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass78,555 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,555 miles
    Test number
    128104396291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail78,503 miles (+930)4 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,503 miles
    Test number
    184011693526
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass77,573 miles (+1,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,573 miles
    Test number
    825497884803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass76,412 miles (+1,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,412 miles
    Test number
    114687988844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
  9. Pass75,308 miles (+1,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,308 miles
    Test number
    969121877264
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X brace (2.4.A.3)
  10. Pass74,063 miles (+1,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    487217170979
    • AdvisoryAge crack's in all Tyre's
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car rusty/corroded
  11. Pass72,819 miles (+1,027)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    688881624904
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arm bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs corroded inner surface on outer edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to age crack
    • AdvisoryRear 'a' frame getting corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked/scuffed in places
  12. Pass71,792 miles (+2,561)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,792 miles
    Test number
    215733515190
    • NoteNSF & OSF antirollbar link rod bushes cracking & perishing.
    • NoteNSR & OSR trailing arm bushes cracked & perishing.
    • NoteNSR & OSR tyres cracking.
  13. Pass69,231 miles (+3,307)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,231 miles
    Test number
    556982414194
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWindsreen marked n/s
  14. Pass65,924 miles (+3,481)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    205008903498
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront shocks noisey in operation
    • NoteSlight brake judder
    • NoteWindscreen scratched
  15. Pass62,443 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    975065312189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,240 miles (+6,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    157261801193
    • NoteWindsreen slightly marked
  17. Pass51,474 miles (+3,651)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    633621210149
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront s/a's noisey in operation
  18. Pass47,823 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    212842119493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,624 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,624 miles
    Test number
    561416518117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,806 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,806 miles
    Test number
    522119907112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,874 miles
    Test number
    363868206127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 AHS

Does V12 AHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 AHS is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 AHS?
The MOT on V12 AHS is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 AHS done?
V12 AHS was recorded at 81,975 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
Has V12 AHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 AHS has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V12 AHS 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 AHS find?
V12 AHS passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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