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A4 VTG

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,894 mi
Last recorded35,894 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VTG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,881 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 35,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 35,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,807 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 35,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NAIL IN N/S FRONT TYRE

Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,616 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres perishing but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,590 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,590 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 34,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 34,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 34,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,245 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear radius arm bushes perrish cracking and delaminating

Fail 23 Mar 2007 25,244 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear radius arm bushes perrish cracked and delaminating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,505 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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A4 VTG is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 39,484 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 DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 VTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 VTG registered?

A4 VTG is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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