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V12 GSU

2003 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,009 mi
Last recorded42,009 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin DB728,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 GSU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 42,009 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 41,490 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 41,490 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2024 40,007 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 40,007 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,354 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Slight play in drive shaft universal joint

Offside Rear Outer Slight play in drive shaft universal joint

Pass 4 May 2022 37,497 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 37,153 miles

play in both steering rack mounts

Fail 23 Apr 2021 37,153 miles

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

play in both steering rack mounts

Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,750 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

both wipers smear

excessive corrosion in front bottom support brace

Fail 18 Jul 2019 35,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on edges

both wipers smear

excessive corrosion in front bottom support brace

offside tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2018 34,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,916 miles

Oil leak From engine drain bung ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,855 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,750 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,979 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 19,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,547 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 7,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 5,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 4,038 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 GSU is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

V12 GSU is a 2003 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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