2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Aston Martin DB7 MOT pass rate and common faults

277 MOT tests in 2024. 88.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

149Well above average
Passed first time88.4%
Failed or needed repairs11.6%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 277 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.7%
    2 marked dangerous
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength0.7%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%
  10. Position lamp: not working0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes5.1%
  2. Suspension3.6%
  3. Lights & electrics3.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  6. Tyres1.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.1%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Aston Martin DB7?

In 2024, 88.4% of 2001 Aston Martin DB7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 277 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Aston Martin DB7?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Aston Martin DB7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 149, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).