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DB02 SAM

2002 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,601 mi
Last recorded29,601 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin DB734,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 SAM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 29,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 29,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 29,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 29,123 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,086 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

minor engine oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 28,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake piper corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake pipes corroded

minor engine leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,939 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 26,958 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,813 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 22,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,744 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,270 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,333 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 13,487 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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DB02 SAM is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2002 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 34,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DB02 SAM, 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 24 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DB02 SAM registered?

DB02 SAM is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is DB02 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB02 SAM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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