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AVH 2

1962 Aston Martin DB4

Blue Petrol 3670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,584 mi
Last recorded50,584 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1962 Aston Martin DB439,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVH 2
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,670cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 50,584 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 50,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 49,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn to approx 2mm

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

Pass 25 May 2019 48,665 miles

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2mm

offside front and both rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

play offside front lower suspension arm joint

Pass 18 May 2018 48,024 miles

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

offside front and both rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

slight play offside lower steering swivel

Fail 9 May 2018 47,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

offside front and both rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

slight play offside lower steering swivel

Pass 29 Apr 2017 47,236 miles

slight play offside front lower steering swivel

Pass 5 May 2016 46,356 miles

play offside front lower steering swivel

Pass 2 May 2015 45,281 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear shock absorbers have a misting of oil

Pass 3 May 2014 44,465 miles

play offside lower balljoint

rear shock absorbers have a misting of oil

Pass 18 May 2013 43,595 miles

both sides rear shock absorbers starting to leak

play offside lower balljoint

Pass 29 May 2012 42,311 miles

both sides rear shock absorbers starting to leak

nearside front wheel out of true

play offside lower balljoint

Pass 4 Jun 2011 41,524 miles

fuel pump damp

nearside front wheel out of true

Pass 26 May 2010 40,465 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

play both sides front lower balljoints

Fail 21 May 2010 40,444 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

play both sides front lower balljoints

Pass 22 May 2009 38,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,898 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB4?

Based on 3,026 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Stop lamp not working 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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AVH 2 is a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 in Blue with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1962 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,348 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 DB4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVH 2, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB4 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 64 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVH 2 registered?

AVH 2 is a 1962 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 8 February 1962.

Is AVH 2 safe to buy?

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