Aston Martin Common MOT Problems (2026)
Aston Martin models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 54,045 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Aston Martin MOT pass rate: 94%
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Aston Martin Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aston Martin DB7 | 10% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Aston Martin DB9 | 6% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 6% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 4 | Aston Martin Rapide | 6% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Aston Martin Vantage | 4% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion |
Most Reliable Aston Martin Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aston Martin DBX V8 Auto | 98% | |
| 2 | Aston Martin DB11 | 97% | |
| 3 | Aston Martin DBS | 97% | |
| 4 | Aston Martin Vantage | 96% | |
| 5 | Aston Martin Vanquish | 95% |
All Aston Martin Models by Fail Rate
Every Aston Martin model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB7 | 1999 | 84% | 15% | |
| DB7 | 1995 | 87% | 13% | |
| DB7 | 2003 | 87% | 12% | |
| DB7 | 1996 | 87% | 12% | |
| DB7 | 2000 | 89% | 11% | |
| DB7 | 2001 | 89% | 10% | |
| Vantage | 2009 | 89% | 10% | |
| DB9 | 2004 | 91% | 9% | |
| DB7 | 1998 | 91% | 9% | |
| Rapide | 2011 | 91% | 9% | |
| V8 Vantage | 2012 | 91% | 9% | |
| DB7 | 2002 | 92% | 8% | |
| DB9 | 2005 | 93% | 7% | |
| V8 Vantage | 2006 | 93% | 7% | |
| DB9 | 2008 | 92% | 7% | |
| DB9 | 2010 | 92% | 7% | |
| V8 Vantage | 2007 | 94% | 6% | |
| DB9 | 2006 | 93% | 6% | |
| DB7 | 1997 | 92% | 6% | |
| Vantage | 2007 | 92% | 6% | |
| Vantage | 2008 | 94% | 6% | |
| V8 Vantage | 2011 | 94% | 6% | |
| Vantage | 2010 | 93% | 6% | |
| DB9 | 2007 | 94% | 5% | |
| V8 Vantage | 2008 | 95% | 5% | |
| DB9 | 2009 | 95% | 5% | |
| DB9 | 2013 | 94% | 5% | |
| Vanquish | 2016 | 95% | 5% | |
| Rapide | 2010 | 95% | 5% | |
| Vantage | 2014 | 95% | 4% | |
| V8 Vantage | 2009 | 96% | 4% | |
| Vantage | 2017 | 95% | 4% | |
| DBS | 2010 | 95% | 4% | |
| Vantage | 2012 | 94% | 4% | |
| DBS | 2009 | 94% | 4% | |
| DB11 | 2017 | 96% | 3% | |
| DB11 | 2019 | 97% | 3% | |
| Vantage | 2018 | 97% | 3% | |
| Vantage | 2016 | 97% | 3% | |
| Vantage | 2013 | 97% | 3% | |
| Vantage | 2015 | 97% | 3% | |
| Vantage | 2006 | 97% | 3% | |
| Vanquish | 2017 | 96% | 3% | |
| Vantage | 2020 | 97% | 3% | |
| V8 Vantage | 2010 | 96% | 3% | |
| DB9 | 2015 | 97% | 3% | |
| DB9 | 2016 | 97% | 3% | |
| Vantage | 2019 | 97% | 2% | |
| DB11 | 2018 | 97% | 2% | |
| DBS | 2019 | 97% | 2% |
Showing top 50 of 64 model/year combinations. View all Aston Martin models
Aston Martin MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Aston Martin cars?
The most common MOT problems on Aston Martin cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Of the Aston Martin models with at least 1,000 tests, the Aston Martin DB7 has the highest average fail rate at 10%.
Which Aston Martin model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Aston Martin DBX V8 Auto has the best MOT record of the Aston Martin models with at least 1,000 tests: 98% of its 1,436 MOT tests ended in a pass and 2% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Aston Martin?
The average MOT pass rate for Aston Martin is 94%, based on 54,045 MOT tests across 15 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 6% of MOT tests on Aston Martin cars ended in a fail.
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