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3 AY

1970 Aston Martin DB5

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,693 mi
Last recorded3,693 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

Registration3 AY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 3,693 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 3,578 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 3,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 3,228 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 3,174 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 2,987 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 2,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 2,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 2,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 1,641 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 1,637 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 2 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 18,892 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 18,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB5?

Based on 3,858 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Stop lamp not working 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
Headlamp aim too high 23
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3 AY is a 1970 Aston Martin DB5 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 AY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB5 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 AY registered?

3 AY is a 1970 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is 3 AY safe to buy?

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