RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Aston Martin DBS reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·3,562 DVSA tests·2024
Across 3,562 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 98% of Aston Martin DBS cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on brakes and emissions & leaks.
98%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 100% of peers
+12.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
2,070 tests · fleet 85%
98%
13 years and older
1,492 tests · fleet 61%
93%
Where the DBS fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres100
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on brakes, emissions & leaks, suspension.
Share of 4 to 7 years Aston Martin DBS MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Aston Martin DBS reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Aston Martin DBS holds up well for its age: 98% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 100% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Aston Martin DBS?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Aston Martin DBS in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 98%; and 13 years and older, 93%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Aston Martin DBS MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Aston Martin DBS versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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