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R50 VTG

2000 Aston Martin DB7

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,751 mi
Last recorded35,751 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Aston Martin DB740,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 VTG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB7
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 35,751 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,151 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 34,570 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 33,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,361 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,331 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Sep 2019 30,243 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever high, but still has reserve travel

Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,681 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,029 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 28,028 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,867 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 27,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear tyres are cracking/perishing

Pass 21 May 2014 27,859 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 27,639 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 27,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 27,639 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ALL TYRES BADLY PERSHIED

THROTTLE STUCK OPEN DURING BRAKE TEST

Fail 11 Apr 2013 27,639 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ALL TYRES BADLY PERSHIED

THROTTLE STUCK OPEN ON BRAKE TEST

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,616 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 27,616 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 27,598 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,604 miles

air bag light staying on

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Based on 55,755 MOT tests across 3,227 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
894
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 489
parking brake recording little or no effort 416
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 404
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
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R50 VTG is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Aston Martin DB7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 40,820 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB7 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R50 VTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB7 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Aston Martin DB7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R50 VTG registered?

R50 VTG is a 2000 Aston Martin DB7, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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