2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Aston Martin DB11 MOT pass rate and common faults

733 MOT tests in 2024. 94.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time94.1%
Failed or needed repairs5.9%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 733 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: not working1.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working0.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.1%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Registration plates: incorrect0.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics2.2%
  2. Tyres1.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  4. Brakes0.8%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: washers: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Aston Martin DB11?

In 2024, 94.1% of 2017 Aston Martin DB11 cars passed their MOT first time, across 733 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Aston Martin DB11?

The most common failure reasons were washers: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Aston Martin DB11 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).