Aston Martin DB7
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,935 cc
V12 TFAMOT history
V12 TFA is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,153 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 96,153 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 827 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 TFA
- 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
- 1 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 TFA was last recorded at 96,153 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 95,999 miles · 5 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 154 miles
- Average per year
- 827 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,153 miles
- 2023 – 95,999 miles
- 2018 – 94,483 miles
- 2017 – 94,417 miles
- 2016 – 93,265 miles
- 2015 – 91,439 miles
- 2014 – 90,621 miles
- 2013 – 90,355 miles
- 2012 – 89,665 miles
- 2010 – 88,859 miles
- 2009 – 88,201 miles
- 2008 – 86,488 miles
- 2007 – 85,006 miles
- 2006 – 80,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside reversing lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 917260744376
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 486123082622
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking O/S?F Chassis/Reservoir Area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,153 miles (+154)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 96,153 miles
- Test number
- 287671928783
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass95,999 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 95,999 miles
- Test number
- 446081319011
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront floors rusted
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 447610469409
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 217994801067
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate becoming detached
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 516095747228
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp not working
- AdvisorySteering rack damp
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 553755651635
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps not working
- AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp not working
FailMileage not read1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 790720131303
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps not working
- AdvisoryNearside reversing lamp not working
Pass94,483 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 94,483 miles
- Test number
- 308969307742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,474 miles (+57)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,474 miles
- Test number
- 211174710491
- DangerousSteering rack likely to become detached brackets on front subframe cracked (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,417 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 94,417 miles
- Test number
- 555002531640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,333 miles (+1,068)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,333 miles
- Test number
- 958642019558
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Pass93,265 miles (+1,826)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 93,265 miles
- Test number
- 418576093623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,439 miles (+818)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 91,439 miles
- Test number
- 379762405430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,621 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 90,621 miles
- Test number
- 379678624211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,584 miles (+229)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,584 miles
- Test number
- 825293224254
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass90,355 miles (+690)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 90,355 miles
- Test number
- 359940523402
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,665 miles (+806)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 89,665 miles
- Test number
- 217924942101
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteO/s/f subframe bush deterated
- NoteOil leak engine area
Pass88,859 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 88,859 miles
- Test number
- 471692210338
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Fail88,859 miles (+658)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,859 miles
- Test number
- 770792110325
- Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Pass88,201 miles (+45)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 88,201 miles
- Test number
- 192446639277
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail88,156 miles (+1,668)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,156 miles
- Test number
- 841803129233
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass86,488 miles (+1,482)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 86,488 miles
- Test number
- 371099328279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,006 miles (+110)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 85,006 miles
- Test number
- 940312747216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,896 miles (+4,468)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,896 miles
- Test number
- 552137537239
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass80,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 80,428 miles
- Test number
- 203223746272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 TFA
- Does V12 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 TFA is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 TFA?
- The MOT on V12 TFA is valid until 8 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 TFA done?
- V12 TFA was recorded at 96,153 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 827 miles a year.
- Has V12 TFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 TFA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on V12 TFA 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 TFA find?
- V12 TFA passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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