Aston Martin Db7 (2001)
2001 Aston Martin Db7
CarHunch analysed 471 real MOT records for the 2001 Aston Martin Db7. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Aston Martin DB7 passes its MOT at 86.8%, notably above the UK average of 80%, but one in four of these cars has encountered a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for a 23-year-old sports car that demands careful inspection before purchase. Petrol is the only fuel option across this cohort, so there's no efficiency trade-off to consider.
These DB7s are averaging just over 40,000 miles, which is relatively low mileage for their age and suggests they've been cherished rather than driven hard. The average car racks up 2.4 failures and nearly 12 advisories per test, pointing to aging electrical systems, wear-prone trim, and suspension components—typical for high-maintenance British sports cars of this generation. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a marque specialist, as the difference between a well-maintained example and a problem car is dramatic at this age.
What to check before buying a 2001 Aston Martin Db7
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 470 | 86.8% | 2.42 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 87.5% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Aston Martin Db7 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Aston Martin Db7 vehicles fall between 26,496 and 51,401 miles.
2001 Aston Martin Db7 — Still on the Road
264 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Aston Martin Db7
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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32.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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21.4%
Oil leak
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18.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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14.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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