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VA02 NVU

2002 Aston Martin DB7

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,319 mi
Last recorded74,319 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin DB734,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 NVU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,259 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 73,260 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 72,531 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear handbrake cable slightly damaged

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

check eng light on dash display

Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,410 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

EML ON

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,218 miles

Coolant leak

EML on

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,948 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 71,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

EML on

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,303 miles

Check Eng light on

Coolant leak

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,852 miles

Check Engine Light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,364 miles

check engine light on

Fail 19 Sep 2015 65,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,654 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,902 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 57,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 56,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,223 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,904 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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VA02 NVU is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 VA02 NVU, 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 VA02 NVU registered?

VA02 NVU is a 2002 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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