2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Aston Martin DB7 MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 88.2% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

156Well above average
Passed first time88.2%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  2. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting1.8%
  3. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened0.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    1 marked dangerous
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.9%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.9%
  10. Washers: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  3. Body & chassis1.8%
  4. Lights & electrics1.8%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Tyres0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  8. Brakes0.9%

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 structure4.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2004 Aston Martin DB7?

In 2024, 88.2% of 2004 Aston Martin DB7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Aston Martin DB7?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2004 Aston Martin DB7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 156, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).