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VDB 3

1996 Aston Martin DB7

Grey Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,255 mi
Last recorded89,255 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin DB757,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDB 3
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,255 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,237 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 88,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 87,224 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 87,224 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 86,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,466 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,505 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2016 82,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,528 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2012 75,937 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 74,801 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2009 71,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 52,554 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 52,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 52,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate deteriorating

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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VDB 3 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7 in Grey with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,910 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 VDB 3, 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 30 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VDB 3 registered?

VDB 3 is a 1996 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is VDB 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDB 3 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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