2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Aston Martin DB11 MOT pass rate and common faults

640 MOT tests in 2024. 95.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time95.2%
Failed or needed repairs4.8%
Typical mileage at test17,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 640 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  2. Washers: not working0.8%
  3. Stop lamp: not working0.5%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  6. Rear fog lamp - switch: not operating in accordance with the requirements0.2%
  7. Position lamps - switch: does not operate in accordance with the requirements0.2%
  8. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning0.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  10. Other leaks: leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics1.6%
  2. Tyres1.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Brakes0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.9%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2018 Aston Martin DB11?

In 2024, 95.2% of 2018 Aston Martin DB11 cars passed their MOT first time, across 640 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Aston Martin DB11?

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

Is the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).