Aston Martin DB11 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Aston Martin DB11 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 241 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 12 of 442, and 4.8% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (1.0% of tests).
Ranked 12 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,417 Aston Martin DB11s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 4.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Aston Martin DB11 is 59% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
4.8%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
3,500
Typical age at test: 6 years
Aston Martin DB11 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Aston Martin DB11 MOT faults
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0% of tests
- Washers: not working0.8% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high0.5% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working0.3% of tests
- Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.2% of tests
What the Aston Martin DB11 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 1.6% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Tyres | 1.5% | ▼ 58% less often |
| Visibility | 0.9% | ▼ 69% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.3% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Brakes | 0.3% | ▼ 85% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.2% | About average |
| Body and structure | 0.1% | ▼ 71% less often |
| Suspension | 0.1% | ▼ 94% less often |
| Wheels | 0.0% | ▼ 61% less often |
| Steering | 0.0% | ▼ 88% less often |
What MPG does the Aston Martin DB11 do?
Official economy for the Aston Martin DB11 ranges from 21.1 to 28.5mpg across the 12 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2023). A typical petrol version manages 25.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Aston Martin DB11 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Aston Martin DB11 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £760 to £790 a year.
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Official figures for 12 versions sold in the UK between 2018 and 2023.
Fuel types
Petrol
Official economy
21.1–28.5 mpg
CO2
230–303 g/km
Power
503–640 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB11 2021MY DB11 V8 RWD Automatic Coupe510 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 25.1 mpg | 254g | £200 | 37% |
| DB11 2021MY DB11 V8 RWD Automatic Convertible510 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 25 mpg | 257g | £200 | 37% |
| DB11 2021MY DB11 V12 AMR RWD Automatic Coupe640 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 21.1 mpg | 303g | £200 | 37% |
| DB11 V8 Coupe 2019.5MY Coupe503 PS · A8 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 26.3 mpg | 244g | £200 | – |
| DB11 V8 Volante 2019.5MY Convertible503 PS · A8 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 24.4 mpg | 263g | £200 | – |
| DB11 V12 AMR Coupe 2019.5MY Coupe630 PS · A8 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 21.1 mpg | 303g | £200 | – |
| DB11 V8 MY2018 CoupéA8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 28.5 mpg | 230g | £200 | – |
| DB11 V12 MY2018 CoupéA8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 24.8 mpg | 265g | £200 | – |
| DB11 V8 Volante MY2019 ConvertibleA8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 28.3 mpg | 230g | £200 | – |
| DB11 V8 Coupe MY2019.5 CoupéA8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 28.5 mpg | 230g | £200 | – |
| DB11 V8 Volante MY2019.5 ConvertibleA8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 28.3 mpg | 230g | £200 | – |
| DB11 V12 AMR Coupe MY2019.5 CoupéA8 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 24.8 mpg | 265g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Aston Martin DB11 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Aston Martin DB11 is 59% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 241 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Aston Martin DB11?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, found in 1.0% of tests.
›What MPG does the Aston Martin DB11 do?
Official economy for the Aston Martin DB11 ranges from 21.1 to 28.5mpg across the 12 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2023). A typical petrol version manages 25.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Aston Martin DB11?
Any Aston Martin DB11 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Aston Martin DB11 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £760 to £790 a year.
›How many Aston Martin DB11s fail their MOT?
4.8% of Aston Martin DB11s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Aston Martin DB11 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.