Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Aston Martin Db11?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Aston Martin Db11?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Aston Martin Db11?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 Aston Martin Db11 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 769 vehicles, the 2017 Aston Martin Db11 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Aston Martin Db11?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Aston Martin Db11 are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.3% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24.7% of vehicles), COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (18.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Aston Martin Db11?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Aston Martin Db11 (2017)

769 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2017 Aston Martin Db11

CarHunch analysed 769 real MOT records for the 2017 Aston Martin Db11. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Aston Martin DB11 is a genuinely reliable performer: a 95.5% first-time pass rate sits well above the 80% UK average, and only 4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. These cars are clearly being looked after by their owners.

At just over 17,400 miles on average, these DB11s are lightly used for their age—typical of a luxury sports car kept as a weekend rather than daily driver. The average of 0.33 failures per vehicle is excellent, though advisories average 2.8 per car, suggesting routine wear items (brake pads, fluid checks, minor trim) rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and cooling systems, as these tend to be where costs concentrate on high-performance machinery.

The 2017 Aston Martin Db11 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.33

Over 6.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 10k–23k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

These stats describe 769 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 769 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 25.3%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 18.9%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Brake wear 5.6%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Based on MOT data from 769 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,693 Aston Martin Db11 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 38.5%

1,037

Black 19%

513

Blue 15.1%

407

Grey 8.2%

222

White 6.3%

171

Red 6.1%

165

Green 3.6%

Orange 2%

Bronze 0.8%

Gold 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Aston Martin Db11 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,901

typical

10,102

low mileage

22,803

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Aston Martin Db11 vehicles fall between 10,102 and 22,803 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,102 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,102–22,803 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Aston Martin Db11s sit.

⚠ Over 30,784 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Aston Martin Db11 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Aston Martin Db11s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 672 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.33

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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