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Aston Martin DB7

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 5,935 cc

V12 ALBMOT history

V12 ALB is a green petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 19 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 45,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V12 ALB green 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
45,169 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 ALB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 ALB was last recorded at 45,169 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,956 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,169 miles
  • 2025 – 44,956 miles
  • 2024 – 44,942 miles
  • 2023 – 44,467 miles
  • 2022 – 44,286 miles
  • 2021 – 43,386 miles
  • 2015 – 42,476 miles
  • 2014 – 38,931 miles
  • 2012 – 37,422 miles
  • 2011 – 33,696 miles
  • 2009 – 31,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,169 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,169 miles (+213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    45,169 miles
    Test number
    530629905223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass44,956 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,956 miles
    Test number
    136067210875
    • 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))

  3. Fail44,956 miles (+14)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,956 miles
    Test number
    537744579018
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack insecure both bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass44,942 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    44,942 miles
    Test number
    926158920859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,467 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,467 miles
    Test number
    116711240779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,286 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,286 miles
    Test number
    392083236932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,386 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    489604094581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,344 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    603360679026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,476 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,476 miles
    Test number
    868523263843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,436 miles (+3,505)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,436 miles
    Test number
    270302011679
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack bushes

  11. Pass38,931 miles (+1,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,931 miles
    Test number
    509683784068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass37,422 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,422 miles
    Test number
    287184602305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,371 miles (+3,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,371 miles
    Test number
    835969362276
    • NoteOffside headlight slightky low

  14. Pass33,696 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,696 miles
    Test number
    749874461273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,278 miles
    Test number
    271422439273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,278 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,278 miles
    Test number
    923832539277
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about V12 ALB

Does V12 ALB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 ALB is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 ALB?
The MOT on V12 ALB is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 ALB done?
V12 ALB was recorded at 45,169 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 812 miles a year.
Has V12 ALB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 ALB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 ALB 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 ALB find?
V12 ALB passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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