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3 DC

1965 Aston Martin DB5

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,978 mi
Last recorded32,978 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1965 Aston Martin DB541,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1965
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 32,978 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 30,507 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 30,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 29,542 miles

tape on headlamps to adjust beam pattern

Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,728 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 28,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,558 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 27,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 27,332 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,515 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 25,769 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 25,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar centre bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2010 19,518 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 10,954 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB5?

Based on 3,858 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Stop lamp not working 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
Headlamp aim too high 23
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3 DC is a 1965 Aston Martin DB5 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1965 Aston Martin DB5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 41,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 DC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB5 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 DC registered?

3 DC is a 1965 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 1 January 1965.

Is 3 DC safe to buy?

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