2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Aston Martin DB11 MOT pass rate and common faults

108 MOT tests in 2024. 98.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time98.2%
Failed or needed repairs1.8%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 108 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres0.9%
  2. Suspension0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.7%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Aston Martin DB11?

In 2024, 98.2% of 2016 Aston Martin DB11 cars passed their MOT first time, across 108 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Aston Martin DB11?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Aston Martin DB11 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).