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Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,935 cc

V12 DLCMOT history

V12 DLC is a silver petrol Aston Martin Vanquish first used on 11 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 19,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V12 DLC silver Aston Martin Vanquish – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
19,078 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 DLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
Vanquish
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 DLC was last recorded at 19,078 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,077 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,078 miles
  • 2025 – 19,042 miles
  • 2024 – 18,991 miles
  • 2023 – 18,912 miles
  • 2022 – 18,862 miles
  • 2021 – 18,753 miles
  • 2020 – 18,612 miles
  • 2019 – 18,509 miles
  • 2018 – 18,366 miles
  • 2017 – 18,077 miles
  • 2016 – 17,797 miles
  • 2015 – 17,549 miles
  • 2014 – 17,359 miles
  • 2013 – 17,077 miles
  • 2012 – 16,722 miles
  • 2011 – 16,469 miles
  • 2010 – 15,482 miles
  • 2009 – 14,629 miles
  • 2008 – 13,889 miles
  • 2007 – 12,932 miles
  • 2006 – 9,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,078 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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,078 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    19,078 miles
    Test number
    204047309577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail19,077 miles (+35)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,077 miles
    Test number
    734541470498
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass19,042 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    19,042 miles
    Test number
    874644806597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,991 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    18,991 miles
    Test number
    887419817722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,912 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    18,912 miles
    Test number
    272338146392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail18,901 miles (+39)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,901 miles
    Test number
    179567998902
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass18,862 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    18,862 miles
    Test number
    266445995060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail18,846 miles (+93)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,846 miles
    Test number
    932169350626
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass18,753 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    18,753 miles
    Test number
    705836648700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    18,612 miles
    Test number
    343697181516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,612 miles (+103)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,612 miles
    Test number
    736760512128
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamp not working
  12. Pass18,509 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    18,509 miles
    Test number
    205939140511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,366 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,366 miles
    Test number
    852983385515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,077 miles
    Test number
    176356978125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,077 miles (+280)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,077 miles
    Test number
    437162827994
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass17,797 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    17,797 miles
    Test number
    211570292603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dashboard illuminated
  17. Pass17,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,549 miles
    Test number
    815015155025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,549 miles (+190)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,549 miles
    Test number
    237912045076
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass17,359 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    17,359 miles
    Test number
    826112354055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,077 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,077 miles
    Test number
    875084043047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,722 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,722 miles
    Test number
    909657062035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    878141161043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,469 miles (+987)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    499215451097
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteDeep cuts in Offside Rear tyre cords not exposed.
  24. Pass15,482 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,482 miles
    Test number
    860484770039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,629 miles (+740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,629 miles
    Test number
    413181069074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  26. Pass13,889 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,889 miles
    Test number
    214287178028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,932 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,932 miles
    Test number
    252800487051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail12,931 miles (+3,201)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,931 miles
    Test number
    614808577077
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  29. Pass9,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,730 miles
    Test number
    213632766077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 DLC

Does V12 DLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 DLC is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 DLC?
The MOT on V12 DLC is valid until 2 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 DLC done?
V12 DLC was recorded at 19,078 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 466 miles a year.
Has V12 DLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 DLC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 DLC 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 DLC find?
V12 DLC passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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