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5 AST

1984 Aston Martin DB5

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,657 mi
Last recorded8,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration5 AST
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 8,657 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 8,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 8,559 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 8,430 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 8,075 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 7,863 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 7,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 7,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 6,659 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,296 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 4,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 3,269 miles

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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5 AST is a 1984 Aston Martin DB5 in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 5 AST, 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 42 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 AST registered?

5 AST is a 1984 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 25 June 1984.

Is 5 AST safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 AST shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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