2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Aston Martin Dbs MOT pass rate and common faults

115 MOT tests in 2024. 92.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

143Well above average
Passed first time92.2%
Failed or needed repairs7.8%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 115 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative1.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.9%
  5. Individual direction indicators: not working0.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.9%
    1 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: effort inadequate at a wheel0.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  3. Brakes1.7%
  4. Tyres1.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%

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 structure6.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
  5. Anti-roll bars - linkage: corroded and seriously weakened1.7%

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 cleaning device: for led or hid headlamp inoperative. 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 2012 Aston Martin Dbs?

In 2024, 92.2% of 2012 Aston Martin Dbs cars passed their MOT first time, across 115 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp cleaning device: for led or hid headlamp inoperative; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Aston Martin Dbs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 143, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).