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RDS 6

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,535 mi
Last recorded51,535 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDS 6
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 51,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 49,984 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,620 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,805 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,668 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,212 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,975 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,800 miles

All shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,260 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 29,259 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lamp condensation (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 21,984 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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RDS 6 is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 17,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDS 6, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RDS 6 registered?

RDS 6 is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is RDS 6 safe to buy?

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