2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Aston Martin Dbs MOT pass rate and common faults

314 MOT tests in 2024. 95.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time95.9%
Failed or needed repairs4.1%
Typical mileage at test11,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 314 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 cords1.3%
  2. Washers: not working0.6%
  3. Position lamps - switch: does not operate in accordance with the requirements0.6%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  5. Rear fog lamp - switch: inoperative0.3%
  6. Rear fog lamp - switch: not able to be operated from the normal driving position0.3%
  7. Registration plates: incorrect0.3%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.3%
  9. Rear fog lamp - switch: not operating in accordance with the requirements0.3%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.5%
  2. Lights & electrics1.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%

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 structure4.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.9%
  5. Registration plates: insecure0.6%

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 2019 Aston Martin Dbs?

In 2024, 95.9% of 2019 Aston Martin Dbs cars passed their MOT first time, across 314 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Aston Martin Dbs?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; washers: not working; position lamps - switch: does not operate in accordance with the requirements. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Aston Martin Dbs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).