Aston Martin DBS reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,562 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the DBS tends to fail
Share of Aston Martin DBS cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on brakes, emissions & leaks, suspension.
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).