2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Aston Martin Dbs MOT pass rate and common faults

202 MOT tests in 2024. 97.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time97.0%
Failed or needed repairs3.0%
Typical mileage at test9,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 202 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 cords1.0%
  2. Registration plates: missing0.5%
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  6. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.0%
  2. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  3. Brakes0.5%
  4. Lights & electrics0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%

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 2020 Aston Martin Dbs?

In 2024, 97.0% of 2020 Aston Martin Dbs cars passed their MOT first time, across 202 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; registration plates: missing; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Aston Martin Dbs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).