2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Aston Martin DB7 MOT pass rate and common faults

239 MOT tests in 2024. 87.5% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

151Well above average
Passed first time87.5%
Failed or needed repairs12.5%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 239 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high1.7%
  2. Washers: not working1.3%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.8%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    2 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush0.8%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.8%
  10. All direction indicators: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.4%
  2. Tyres4.6%
  3. Brakes4.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  6. Suspension1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened4.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.6%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2002 Aston Martin DB7?

In 2024, 87.5% of 2002 Aston Martin DB7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 239 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Aston Martin DB7?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; washers: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Aston Martin DB7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 151, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).