Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Aston Martin Db11 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 655 vehicles, the 2018 Aston Martin Db11 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Aston Martin Db11?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 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 2018 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 (2018)

655 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.2% first-time pass rate

2018 Aston Martin Db11

CarHunch analysed 655 real MOT records for the 2018 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 2018 Aston Martin DB11 is exceptionally reliable by any standard, with a 96.2% first-time pass rate that towers 16 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, and a dangerous defect rate of just 2.9% means safety issues are genuinely rare. These are cars that have been properly maintained and treated as the investment pieces they are.

At just 14,747 miles median mileage, these DB11s are low-mileage examples—typical for a £150k+ supercar with owners who drive them sparingly—and the average of only 0.23 failures per test confirms they're engineered and serviced to a high standard. If you're buying one, verify the maintenance history carefully, as these cars need specialist care, but the MOT data tells you owners have been doing exactly that.

The 2018 Aston Martin Db11 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 5.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 9k–21k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.2% 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 2.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

These stats describe 655 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 655 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 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Aston Martin Db11

Based on MOT data from 655 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.9% 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 2018 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.

14,747

typical

8,936

low mileage

21,119

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Aston Martin Db11 vehicles fall between 8,936 and 21,119 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,936 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.

✓ 8,936–21,119 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Aston Martin Db11s sit.

⚠ Over 28,510 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Aston Martin Db11 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Aston Martin Db11s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 605 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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