2000 Aston Martin Db7 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Aston Martin Db7 passed 86.4% of its 1,556 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (26.6% fail rate), the 2000 Db7 comes out 12.9pp better. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (4.2%) and lighting & signalling (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are srs malfunction indicator lamp, catalyst emissions and headlamp aim — srs malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 48 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Db7 fails 11.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.3% at 90-120k, a spread of only 0.3 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 12.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 4.2% | 65 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 65 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.4% | 53 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.3% | 52 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 41 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.3% | 36 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 48 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 43 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 38 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 35 |
| 5 | Wipers | 25 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 19 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 12.5% | 195 |
| 2 | Tyres | 9.6% | 149 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 9.1% | 141 |
| 4 | Brakes | 8.6% | 134 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 41 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 41 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 310 | 11.0% |
| 30-60k | 763 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 409 | 15.4% |
| 90-120k | 53 | 11.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 326 | 13.2% |
| 2022 | 325 | 15.1% |
| 2023 | 320 | 14.1% |
| 2024 | 293 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 292 | 14.4% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Db7
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 4.2% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (4.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (3.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Aston Martin Db7s pass their MOT?
86.4% of the 1,556 2000 Aston Martin Db7 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Aston Martin Db7?
Brakes, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.2%).
Does the 2000 Db7 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.0% in the 0-30k band to 11.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,556 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.