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A5 DBV

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,677 mi
Last recorded34,677 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 34,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 34,094 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 34,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 33,983 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,477 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 33,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear silencer clamps corroded/broken.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,884 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 30,681 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,713 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,256 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,576 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 27,570 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 26,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,832 miles

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

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

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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A5 DBV is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 40,820 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 A5 DBV, 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 26 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 A5 DBV registered?

A5 DBV is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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