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Aston Martin DB7

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,935 cc

VAM 4MOT history

VAM 4 is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

VAM 4 silver Aston Martin DB7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
88,624 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAM 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VAM 4 was last recorded at 88,624 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 2,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,588 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,036 miles
Average per year
3,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,624 miles
  • 2023 – 86,588 miles
  • 2022 – 85,705 miles
  • 2021 – 84,376 miles
  • 2019 – 81,927 miles
  • 2018 – 80,435 miles
  • 2017 – 79,185 miles
  • 2015 – 77,136 miles
  • 2014 – 74,308 miles
  • 2013 – 72,196 miles
  • 2012 – 68,810 miles
  • 2011 – 67,445 miles
  • 2010 – 61,742 miles
  • 2009 – 51,038 miles
  • 2008 – 39,986 miles
  • 2007 – 27,446 miles
  • 2006 – 15,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,624 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and all 4 rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joints (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps heavily corroded but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension arms
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, rear most bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear cross brace heavily corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Eml on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Coil spring corroded both front springs corrosion where in lower cups and rear 4 coil springs quite corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,624 miles (+2,036)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,624 miles
    Test number
    866431672609
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and all 4 rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps heavily corroded but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, rear most bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear cross brace heavily corroded

  2. Pass86,588 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,588 miles
    Test number
    244810632789
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front springs corrosion where in lower cups and rear 4 coil springs quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints slight seepage (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust connection clamps and mounts in poor health but secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear-most bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross brace heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryGneral underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension arms

  3. Fail86,588 miles (+883)1 dangerous1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,588 miles
    Test number
    479532678410
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearly metal to metal on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn, pitted, corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front springs corrosion where in lower cups and rear 4 coil springs quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints slight seepage (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust connection clamps and mounts in poor health but secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear-most bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross brace heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryGneral underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension arms

  4. Pass85,705 miles (+1,329)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,705 miles
    Test number
    698675028443
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small wear patch where its rubbed (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all six coil springs corroded but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all underbody pipes corrosion in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both rear backbox mountings cracked and corroded but still holding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear hubs have some play
    • AdvisoryRear rear underside brace heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil level on min

  5. Pass84,376 miles (+2,449)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,376 miles
    Test number
    698768356794
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated metal pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met requirements

  6. Pass81,927 miles (+1,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,927 miles
    Test number
    758641213946
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,435 miles (+215)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    336812421682
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail80,220 miles (+1,035)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    408647681817
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass79,185 miles (+2,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    306373721756
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension cross brace corroding
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met, recommend adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded( inner faces)

  10. Pass77,136 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    151479627738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps fractured and insecure

  11. Fail77,136 miles (+7)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    850796265091
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps fractured and insecure

  12. Fail77,129 miles (+2,821)11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    350540249196
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust Clamps Snapped/Corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre Bold On InnerEdge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Line Ferrules Showing Signs Of Surface Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe Cross Brace excessively corroded

  13. Pass74,308 miles (+2,112)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,308 miles
    Test number
    225970974214
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail72,196 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,196 miles
    Test number
    709421173295
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s front tyre wear, inside edge
    • NoteRear A frame under rear axle corroding,

  15. Pass72,196 miles (+3,386)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,196 miles
    Test number
    906421373290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s front tyre wear, inside edge
    • NoteRear A frame under rear axle corroding,

  16. Pass68,810 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    389974422231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,445 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    908827591113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail67,412 miles (+5,670)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,412 miles
    Test number
    599603891149
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass61,742 miles (+392)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,742 miles
    Test number
    921768460276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRORED

  20. Fail61,350 miles (+10,312)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,350 miles
    Test number
    651337640287
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake discs slightly corroded

  21. Pass51,038 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,038 miles
    Test number
    852222999127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,967 miles (+10,981)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    151808589173
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,986 miles (+12,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    554458528169
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass27,446 miles (+12,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,446 miles
    Test number
    173069267010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass15,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,247 miles
    Test number
    172662766018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VAM 4

What vehicle is registration VAM 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAM 4 on a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 18 Jan 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VAM 4 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VAM 4 expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VAM 4?
The MOT on VAM 4 expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VAM 4 done?
VAM 4 was recorded at 88,624 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 3,845 miles a year.
Has VAM 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAM 4 has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on VAM 4 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on VAM 4 find?
VAM 4 passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen; coil spring corroded both front and all 4 rear springs corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joints, and 6 more.

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