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Y12 CYL

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,456 mi
Last recorded67,456 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 CYL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 67,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 66,346 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,210 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 66,085 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,370 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 65,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,146 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 65,137 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,060 miles

All Road Springs Have Surface Corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,404 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 61,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres have cracks around circumference where sidewall meets tread

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,250 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both head lamps condensation

engine management light on

oil leak engine bay area off side

oil leak rear diff area

Fail 23 Dec 2014 59,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

condensation both head lamps ADV

oil leak engine bay off side

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,845 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 55,845 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,918 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 53,918 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,280 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 53,280 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,877 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 51,877 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,940 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,581 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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Y12 CYL is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 39,484 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 Y12 CYL, 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 25 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y12 CYL is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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