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Y5 AML

2001 Aston Martin DB7

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

43,165 mi
Last recorded43,165 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin DB739,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 43,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 43,138 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2025 42,957 miles

Offside washer jets blocked, nearside provides ample fluid for screen

Pass 11 May 2024 42,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside washers blocked/not working. Nearside washer provides sufficient water to screen.

Pass 2 May 2023 42,270 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 41,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 41,481 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 40,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tracking in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tracking in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tracking in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tracking in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leek from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leek from front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 39,645 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,280 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,223 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,739 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,330 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,318 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,496 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,694 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,964 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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Y5 AML is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y5 AML, 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 Y5 AML registered?

Y5 AML is a 2001 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y5 AML safe to buy?

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