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Y142 GDW

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,001 mi
Last recorded27,001 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 GDW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 27,001 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 23,111 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 23,020 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 22,716 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 22,710 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,687 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,681 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 22,679 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 22,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 22,326 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 21,503 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 21,086 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,401 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 20,015 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,455 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 18,389 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 18,373 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)

Pass 12 May 2011 17,825 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,181 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,130 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,774 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 14,774 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,422 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 12,422 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 8,361 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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Y142 GDW is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y142 GDW, 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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What year was Y142 GDW registered?

Y142 GDW is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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