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Aston Martin DB7

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 5,935 cc

V12 CSCMOT history

V12 CSC is a black petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

V12 CSC black 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 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
72,328 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 CSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 CSC was last recorded at 72,328 miles on 15 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2025: 72,328 miles, lower than 72,734 miles on 23 Apr 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,734 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Average per year
717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,328 miles
  • 2024 – 72,734 miles
  • 2022 – 72,220 miles
  • 2021 – 72,120 miles
  • 2019 – 72,008 miles
  • 2018 – 71,921 miles
  • 2017 – 71,761 miles
  • 2016 – 70,286 miles
  • 2015 – 70,091 miles
  • 2014 – 69,787 miles
  • 2013 – 69,563 miles
  • 2012 – 69,383 miles
  • 2011 – 69,233 miles
  • 2010 – 68,830 miles
  • 2009 – 68,165 miles
  • 2008 – 68,000 miles
  • 2007 – 65,808 miles
  • 2006 – 58,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,328 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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front and rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Handbrake light remains on when handbrake released

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,328 miles (-406)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    485974792586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,734 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,734 miles
    Test number
    325576068143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,220 miles
    Test number
    432419641286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,217 miles (+97)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,217 miles
    Test number
    110863631087
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass72,120 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,120 miles
    Test number
    100091717448
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 b/stone s001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail72,120 miles (+112)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,120 miles
    Test number
    334667556535
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 b/stone s001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass72,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,008 miles
    Test number
    905028073945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,008 miles (+87)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,008 miles
    Test number
    944480927483
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  9. Pass71,921 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,921 miles
    Test number
    959015156696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,919 miles (+158)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,919 miles
    Test number
    584164238311
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass71,761 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,761 miles
    Test number
    459550499822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,759 miles (+1,473)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,759 miles
    Test number
    451746977514
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass70,286 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,286 miles
    Test number
    652667226815
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light remains on when handbrake released
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  14. Fail70,286 miles (+195)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,286 miles
    Test number
    984373706241
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light remains on when handbrake released
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass70,091 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,091 miles
    Test number
    278228925490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass69,787 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,787 miles
    Test number
    849236834144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,563 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,563 miles
    Test number
    556010743100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,383 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,383 miles
    Test number
    646642932152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,233 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,233 miles
    Test number
    517699021194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,830 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,830 miles
    Test number
    323889110148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail68,829 miles (+664)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,829 miles
    Test number
    762350410129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear x section rubber mountings to axle incomplete
  22. Pass68,165 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,165 miles
    Test number
    421092739124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,000 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    712900368266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,808 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    732916357209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,806 miles (+7,062)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,806 miles
    Test number
    924783957237
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass58,744 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    952190156280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,738 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,738 miles
    Test number
    362017946222
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Questions about V12 CSC

Does V12 CSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 CSC expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 CSC?
The MOT on V12 CSC expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 CSC done?
V12 CSC was recorded at 72,328 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 717 miles a year.
Has V12 CSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 CSC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V12 CSC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V12 CSC find?
V12 CSC passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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