CarVerify

Free Car Check

5 GUG

1998 Aston Martin DB5

Green Petrol 4000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,508 mi
Last recorded6,508 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration5 GUG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 6,508 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 6,508 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 6,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 5,941 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 4,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 3,505 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 2,983 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 2,973 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 1,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 11 miles

Three seats were missing at time of test.

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
Full Aston Martin DB5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

5 GUG is a 1998 Aston Martin DB5 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GUG, 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 28 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 5 GUG?

You can check the full history of 5 GUG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 5 GUG registered?

5 GUG is a 1998 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is 5 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 GUG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5 GUG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 5 GUG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.