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V12 AKG

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,809 mi
Last recorded71,809 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 AKG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 71,809 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 71,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,289 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,686 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 69,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,007 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,977 miles

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

offside front tyre wall perished - pass

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,278 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 66,273 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,823 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 52,823 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 62,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,208 miles

front road springs corroded

hand brake linkage sticking slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,181 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,406 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,330 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,175 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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V12 AKG is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,950 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 V12 AKG, 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 23 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V12 AKG registered?

V12 AKG is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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