2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Aston Martin Dbs MOT pass rate and common faults

134 MOT tests in 2024. 98.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time98.5%
Failed or needed repairs1.5%
Typical mileage at test7,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 134 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working0.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  4. Lamp: inoperative0.7%
  5. Individual direction indicators: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.0%
  2. Tyres0.7%

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 structure4.5%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%

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 2021 Aston Martin Dbs?

In 2024, 98.5% of 2021 Aston Martin Dbs cars passed their MOT first time, across 134 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Aston Martin Dbs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).