2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Aston Martin Dbs MOT pass rate and common faults

111 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

160Well above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.0%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 111 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Washers: not working1.8%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  6. Side repeaters: not working0.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  2. Lights & electrics2.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  4. Suspension0.9%
  5. Tyres0.9%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  2. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded4.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  4. Anti-roll bars - linkage: corroded and seriously weakened2.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2008 Aston Martin Dbs?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2008 Aston Martin Dbs cars passed their MOT first time, across 111 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; washers: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2008 Aston Martin Dbs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 160, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).