2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Aston Martin Dbs MOT pass rate and common faults

186 MOT tests in 2024. 90.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

153Well above average
Passed first time90.9%
Failed or needed repairs9.1%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 186 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: not working1.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.1%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  9. Horn: not working0.5%
  10. Hand lever: has insufficient reserve travel0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  2. Lights & electrics3.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  4. Tyres2.2%
  5. Number plates & VIN1.1%
  6. Brakes1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Steering0.5%

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 structure7.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded1.6%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2010 Aston Martin Dbs?

In 2024, 90.9% of 2010 Aston Martin Dbs cars passed their MOT first time, across 186 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Aston Martin Dbs?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2010 Aston Martin Dbs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 153, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).