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Aston Martin DB7

Grey · Petrol · 1996 · 3,239 cc

VDB 3MOT history

VDB 3 is a grey petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,255 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

VDB 3 grey 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 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,255 km
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,201 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDB 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDB 3 was last recorded at 89,255 km on 16 Oct 2025, 934 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,321 km · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
934 km
Average per year
1,201 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,255 km
  • 2024 – 88,321 km
  • 2023 – 88,237 km
  • 2022 – 87,224 km
  • 2019 – 86,245 km
  • 2018 – 84,466 km
  • 2017 – 82,505 km
  • 2016 – 82,010 km
  • 2015 – 80,528 km
  • 2014 – 79,957 km
  • 2013 – 78,284 km
  • 2012 – 75,937 km
  • 2011 – 74,801 km
  • 2009 – 71,686 km
  • 2008 – 68,638 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,255 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,255 km (+934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,255 km
    Test number
    983349619217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,321 km (+84)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,321 km
    Test number
    376110273217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,237 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,237 km
    Test number
    623930924110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,237 km (+1,013)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,237 km
    Test number
    345908253322
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass87,224 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,224 km
    Test number
    703968001226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,224 km (+979)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,224 km
    Test number
    654726894029
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

  7. Pass86,245 km (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,245 km
    Test number
    759109430246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,466 km (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,466 km
    Test number
    222122502561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,505 km (+495)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,505 km
    Test number
    508376270194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,010 km (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,010 km
    Test number
    879452945034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,528 km (+571)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,528 km
    Test number
    636035835652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,957 km (+1,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,957 km
    Test number
    236636304218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass78,284 km (+2,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,284 km
    Test number
    148446653139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass75,937 km (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,937 km
    Test number
    429092352110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,801 km (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,801 km
    Test number
    919144721156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,686 km (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,686 km
    Test number
    844251199238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,638 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,638 km
    Test number
    414568628206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,554 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    444315816477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,319 miles (+78)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,319 miles
    Test number
    434120606303
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail52,241 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,241 miles
    Test number
    140166866107
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

Questions about VDB 3

What vehicle is registration VDB 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDB 3 on a grey petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 31 Dec 1996. 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 VDB 3 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VDB 3 expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VDB 3?
The MOT on VDB 3 expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VDB 3 done?
VDB 3 was recorded at 89,255 km at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 1,201 km a year.
Has VDB 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDB 3 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on VDB 3 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 VDB 3 find?
VDB 3 passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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