2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Aston Martin Dbs MOT pass rate and common faults

133 MOT tests in 2024. 94.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

152Well above average
Passed first time94.0%
Failed or needed repairs6.0%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 133 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  3. Washers: not working0.8%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  5. Driver's seat: with a defective structure0.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low and too far to the left.0.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low and too far to the right.0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  4. Body & chassis0.8%

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 structure12.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
  3. Anti-roll bars - linkage: corroded and seriously weakened1.5%
  4. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened1.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.5%

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: position lamp: 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 2011 Aston Martin Dbs?

In 2024, 94.0% of 2011 Aston Martin Dbs cars passed their MOT first time, across 133 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Aston Martin Dbs?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: too high; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Aston Martin Dbs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 152, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).