2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Aston Martin DB11 MOT pass rate and common faults

258 MOT tests in 2024. 96.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time96.1%
Failed or needed repairs3.9%
Typical mileage at test11,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 258 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  2. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.8%
  3. Washers: not working0.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    1 marked dangerous
  5. Other leaks: leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users0.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  8. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics1.2%
  2. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.4%
  4. Tyres0.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Brakes0.4%
  7. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2020 Aston Martin DB11?

In 2024, 96.1% of 2020 Aston Martin DB11 cars passed their MOT first time, across 258 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Aston Martin DB11?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Aston Martin DB11 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).