Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Aston Martin Db11 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 191 vehicles, the 2021 Aston Martin Db11 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 98%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Aston Martin Db11?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Aston Martin Db11 are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22.4% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14% 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 2021 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 (2021)

191 real MOT outcomes analysed • 98% first-time pass rate

2021 Aston Martin Db11

CarHunch analysed 191 real MOT records for the 2021 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 2021 Aston Martin DB11 is exceptionally reliable, with a 98% first-time pass rate that crushes the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at just 0.5% of vehicles. This is genuinely impressive performance for a luxury sports car, suggesting Aston Martin's build quality and owner maintenance standards are both excellent.

These vehicles are running at sensible mileage for their age (median 10,093 miles), which means you're largely looking at careful owners who haven't thrashed their cars. With an average of just 0.07 failures and 0.9 advisories per vehicle, there's little to worry about mechanically, but do insist on a full service history from any seller and have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the DB11's particular systems.

We have limited data for the 2021 Aston Martin Db11 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

98%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 7k–14k

For context

These stats describe 191 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 191 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 22.4%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside 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.

Brake wear 4.6%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

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

Suspension & steering 3.1%

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 191 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.5% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

10,093

typical

7,008

low mileage

14,307

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Aston Martin Db11 vehicles fall between 7,008 and 14,307 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,008 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.

✓ 7,008–14,307 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Aston Martin Db11s sit.

⚠ Over 19,314 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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