Aston Martin reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 3 of 52 makes
19,200 Aston Martin cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 7.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Aston Martin is 64% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 3.3% failed (UK 12.7%).
Aston Martin models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin V8 | 335 | 8.9% | – | 3,153 |
| Aston Martin DB9 | 286 | 9.8% | – | 4,289 |
| Aston Martin Vantage | 253 | 6.8% | 4.2% | 4,684 |
| Aston Martin DB11 | 241 | 4.8% | – | 2,417 |
Aston Martin MOT failure rate by age
What Aston Martin cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 2.9% | ▼ 62% less often |
| Tyres | 1.4% | ▼ 66% less often |
| Visibility | 1.3% | ▼ 69% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.3% | ▼ 31% less often |
| Brakes | 1.1% | ▼ 77% less often |
| Suspension | 0.7% | ▼ 87% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.3% | ▼ 86% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.2% | ▼ 70% less often |
| Steering | 0.2% | ▼ 82% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 16% less often |
Most common Aston Martin MOT faults
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6% of tests
- Position lamp: not working0.6% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high0.5% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too low0.5% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Aston Martin cars reliable?
By MOT results, Aston Martin ranks 3 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 278 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 7.6% of Aston Martin cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Aston Martin?
The Aston Martin V8, with a score of 335. The lowest-scoring is the DB11 (241).
›What do Aston Martin cars fail their MOT on?
Exhaust and emissions: 1.3% of Aston Martin MOTs failed on it, 0.7 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.