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Aston Martin DBS

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 5,935 cc

V8 GRUMOT history

V8 GRU is a silver petrol Aston Martin DBS first used on 8 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 20,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

V8 GRU silver Aston Martin Dbs – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
20,462 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DBS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GRU was last recorded at 20,462 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
20,251 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
211 miles
Average per year
1,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 20,462 miles
  • 2022 – 20,251 miles
  • 2021 – 18,525 miles
  • 2019 – 17,093 miles
  • 2018 – 14,561 miles
  • 2017 – 12,958 miles
  • 2016 – 11,699 miles
  • 2015 – 8,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryLcd display for mileage not working

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    149863233173
    • AdvisoryLcd display for mileage not working
  2. Pass20,462 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    20,462 miles
    Test number
    685733868163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,251 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    20,251 miles
    Test number
    968267452874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,525 miles (+1,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    18,525 miles
    Test number
    155427363457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass17,093 miles (+2,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    17,093 miles
    Test number
    356617841803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass14,561 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    14,561 miles
    Test number
    416414556743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,958 miles (+1,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    12,958 miles
    Test number
    478470572309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass11,699 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    11,699 miles
    Test number
    852854125330
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass8,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    8,953 miles
    Test number
    578182275010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GRU

Does V8 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 GRU expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 GRU?
The MOT on V8 GRU expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 GRU done?
V8 GRU was recorded at 20,462 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
Has V8 GRU ever failed its MOT?
No. V8 GRU has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V8 GRU 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 V8 GRU find?
V8 GRU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: lcd display for mileage not working.

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