Does the Aston Martin DB7 fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Aston Martin DB7 records 5.59 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 29.45 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−23.86, 95% interval −24.83 to −22.88). It ranks 695 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Aston Martin DB7 is “The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired”, recorded 196 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 196 | 1.64 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 140 | 1.17 |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 90 | 0.75 |
| A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 46 | 0.39 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 40 | 0.34 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,923 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Aston Martin DB7 gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
6.9% of Aston Martin DB7 MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.4 months and 536 miles later (1,296 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,296 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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