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A5 TXE

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,403 mi
Last recorded34,403 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TXE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 34,403 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 34,320 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 34,314 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 33,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 32,303 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 32,303 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 30,418 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 30,401 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rims both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both wheels (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

gear box warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,364 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,349 miles

fuel pipe corrosion

rhf rim buckled

rhr silencer bracket missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 25,349 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corrosion

rhf rim buckled

rhr silencer bracket missing

Fail 25 Aug 2016 25,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe has light corrosion

rhf rim buckled

rhr silencer pipe clamp missing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,408 miles

O/S N/S REAR HUBS SIGNS OF PLAY

O/S REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX CLAMP INSECURE

Fail 11 Sep 2015 24,408 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

O/S N/S REAR HUBS SIGNS OF PLAY

O/S REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX CLAMP INSECURE

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,699 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,807 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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A5 TXE is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A5 TXE, 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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A5 TXE is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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