Aston martin Dbs
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 4,356 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
97%
Total Tests
4,356
Best Year
2018 (100%)
Years Covered
9
About the Aston martin Dbs
The Aston martin Dbs has been tested 4,356 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (2008 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 238 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 94%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer ASTON MARTIN DBSs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 26,121 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 7,781 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Aston martin Dbs by Year
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