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Common Aston Martin Db7 Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Aston Martin Db7 MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 4,323 real MOT tests across 10 model years.

Segment: luxury | Fuel: Petrol

89%

Aston Martin Db7 pass rate

94%

Aston Martin average

82%

National average

The Aston Martin Db7 has an average MOT pass rate of 89%, which is 5 points below the Aston Martin average and 7 points above the national average. The ASTON MARTIN DB7 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

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Most Common Aston Martin Db7 MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Aston Martin Db7, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Aston Martin Db7 Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

1995
87%
1996
87%
1997
92%
1998
91%
1999
84%
Worst year
2000
89%
2001
89%
2002
92%
2003
87%
2004
93%
Best year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2004Petrol5.9L93%6%
2003Petrol5.9L87%12%
2002Petrol5.9L92%8%
2001Petrol5.9L89%10%
2000Petrol5.9L89%11%
1999Petrol3.2L84%15%
1998Petrol3.2L91%9%
1997Petrol3.2L92%6%
1996Petrol3.2L87%12%
1995Petrol3.2L87%13%

Most Reliable Year

2004

93% pass rate from 200 tests

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Least Reliable Year

1999

84% pass rate from 459 tests

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Aston Martin Db7 Running Costs

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Aston Martin Db7 FAQ

What are the most common Aston Martin Db7 problems?

The most common Aston Martin Db7 MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 4,323 real tests.

Is the Aston Martin Db7 reliable?

The Aston Martin Db7 has an average MOT pass rate of 89%, which is 7 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Aston Martin Db7 is most reliable?

The 2004 Aston Martin Db7 is the most reliable year with a 93% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 1999 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 84%.

How much does it cost to fix common Aston Martin Db7 faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Aston Martin Db7 typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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