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Aston Martin

Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 18 models from 54,533 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

54,533

Models

18

Years Covered

1990-2022

Most Reliable

Vantage V8

100% pass rate

Least Reliable

V8 Virage

75% pass rate

Most Popular

Vantage

12,500 tests

All Aston Martin Models

ModelYearsPass RateTestsFuel
Vantage18 yrs95%12,500Petrol
Db914 yrs94%9,396Petrol
Db116 yrs98%7,639Petrol
V8 Vantage9 yrs95%6,952Petrol
Dbs9 yrs97%4,356Petrol
Db710 yrs89%4,323Petrol
Vanquish15 yrs93%4,129Petrol
Rapide11 yrs94%2,004Petrol
Dbx V8 Auto3 yrs99%1,491Petrol
Virage7 yrs93%629Petrol
Vantage V8 Roadster Auto2 yrs94%406Petrol
Cygnet3 yrs98%261Petrol
Vantage Amr V82 yrs96%131Petrol
Vantage V82 yrs100%106Petrol
Vantage F1 Edition V8 Auto1 yr97%97Petrol
V8 Virage1 yr75%40Petrol
Unclassified1 yr90%39Petrol
Dbx1 yr97%34Petrol

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How reliable is Aston Martin?

Brand ranking20th out of 145 manufacturers
vs national average+12% (82% avg)
Models above 85% pass rate17 of 18
Reliability spread (best to worst)25 percentage points

About Aston Martin Cars

Aston Martin ranks 20th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 94%. That's 12 points above the national average of 82%, making Aston Martin one of the more dependable brands on UK roads.

With 18 models across 33 years of data (1990 to 2022), there's a wide spread of 25 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Aston Martin.

Most and Least Reliable Aston Martin Models

The Vantage V8 leads the range with a 100% average pass rate from 106 tests. At the other end, the V8 Virage has the lowest at 75%. Overall, more than half of Aston Martin's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.

Aston Martin Fuel Types

Aston Martin models in our data come in 18 petrol variants. The range is predominantly petrol-powered.

Click any model above to see detailed year-by-year reliability data, running cost breakdowns, and comparisons with similar cars. You can also enter a specific registration plate to get a full vehicle report with MOT history, mileage verification, and health score.