Aston MartinDB7 MOT results
In 2025, 85.8% of Aston Martin DB7 MOT tests were passed first time, better than the 62.5% for cars of the same age. 3.6% had at least one dangerous defect (7.9% for cars the same age). The typical Aston Martin DB7 tested was 24 years old with 50,600 miles. Based on 1,756 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Aston Martin DB7 cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 85.8%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 62.5%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 1.2%passed after repair
- Failed
- 13.0%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 3.6%same age 7.9%
- Typical mileage
- 50,600at the test
First-time pass rate by year first registered
| Year first registered | Tests | First-time pass | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 96 | 87.5% | 57.5% |
| 2003 | 206 | 88.3% | 58.5% |
| 2002 | 220 | 86.8% | 59.4% |
| 2001 | 271 | 87.8% | 60.9% |
| 2000 | 258 | 83.3% | 62.2% |
| 1999 | 158 | 81.0% | 64.2% |
| 1998 | 145 | 86.9% | 65.1% |
| 1997 | 159 | 85.5% | 66.4% |
| 1996 | 116 | 89.7% | 66.9% |
| 1995 | 123 | 79.7% | 67.6% |
Years with fewer than 30 tests are left out.
By age at the test
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years | 1 | 100.0% | 87.4% | 44,600 |
| 15-19 years | 2 | 100.0% | 57.6% | 37,100 |
| 20-29 years | 1,714 | 85.8% | 59.6% | 50,300 |
| 30-39 years | 39 | 82.1% | 71.3% | 72,100 |
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Aston Martin DB7 tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements Brakes | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.6× | 0.0% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.4× | 0.0% |
| SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault Seat belts and airbags | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lights and electrics | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8× | 0.0% |
| Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value Brakes Dangerous | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.7× | 100.0% |
| Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side Brakes | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Brakes | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0× | 0.0% |
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Emissions and leaks | 0.9% | 2.0% | 0.5× | 0.0% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6× | 0.0% |
| Washers: not working Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.6× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: corroded | 7.0% |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 6.9% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 5.9% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 5.3% |
| Wheel bearings: has slight play | 4.7% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 3.6% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 3.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 3.0% |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | 1.9% |
| Transmission oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 1.8% |