2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Aston Martin DB11 MOT pass rate and common faults

197 MOT tests in 2024. 97.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time97.5%
Failed or needed repairs2.5%
Typical mileage at test9,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 197 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    1 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics1.5%
  2. Tyres1.5%
  3. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2021 Aston Martin DB11?

In 2024, 97.5% of 2021 Aston Martin DB11 cars passed their MOT first time, across 197 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Aston Martin DB11?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Aston Martin DB11 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).