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Aston Martin DB7

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,935 cc

V12 CWSMOT history

V12 CWS is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 5 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 17,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

V12 CWS silver 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 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
17,441 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 CWS
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
5 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 CWS was last recorded at 17,441 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,383 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 17,441 miles
  • 2021 – 17,383 miles
  • 2020 – 17,341 miles
  • 2019 – 17,291 miles
  • 2018 – 17,068 miles
  • 2017 – 17,003 miles
  • 2016 – 16,840 miles
  • 2015 – 16,393 miles
  • 2014 – 15,215 miles
  • 2013 – 14,235 miles
  • 2012 – 13,141 miles
  • 2011 – 11,543 miles
  • 2010 – 9,615 miles
  • 2009 – 8,854 miles
  • 2008 – 7,883 miles
  • 2007 – 6,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,441 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,441 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    17,441 miles
    Test number
    306276118741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass17,383 miles (+42)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    17,383 miles
    Test number
    812174279933
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass17,341 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    17,341 miles
    Test number
    701331951693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass17,291 miles (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    17,291 miles
    Test number
    223422345797
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush pulling away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass17,068 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    17,068 miles
    Test number
    467959813475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,003 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    17,003 miles
    Test number
    810388802004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,840 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,840 miles
    Test number
    285333832476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,393 miles
    Test number
    119454675198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,393 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,393 miles
    Test number
    315083875192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail16,387 miles (+1,172)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,387 miles
    Test number
    985602465188
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass15,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,215 miles
    Test number
    399343244100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail15,215 miles (+980)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,215 miles
    Test number
    797393844145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass14,235 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    14,235 miles
    Test number
    996985853112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,141 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,141 miles
    Test number
    489363752180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,543 miles (+1,928)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,543 miles
    Test number
    416612951168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on outside edges
  16. Pass9,615 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    9,615 miles
    Test number
    962323950179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    8,854 miles
    Test number
    994865239102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail8,854 miles (+971)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,854 miles
    Test number
    542355639136
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass7,883 miles (+1,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    7,883 miles
    Test number
    642394948124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  20. Pass6,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    6,524 miles
    Test number
    953402827181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 CWS

Does V12 CWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 CWS expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 CWS?
The MOT on V12 CWS expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 CWS done?
V12 CWS was recorded at 17,441 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 706 miles a year.
Has V12 CWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 CWS has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on V12 CWS 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 CWS find?
V12 CWS passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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