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Aston Martin Dbs (2011)

165 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.3% first-time pass rate

2011 Aston Martin Dbs

CarHunch analysed 165 real MOT records for the 2011 Aston Martin Dbs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 10.3% above UK average
90.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
19,404
typical mileage
11,458–25,719 middle half
6.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.13
avg MOT failures per car
over 12.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2011 Aston Martin Dbs

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 164 90.2% 1.14
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Aston Martin Dbs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,458
low mileage
19,404
typical
25,719
high mileage

Half of all 2011 Aston Martin Dbs vehicles fall between 11,458 and 25,719 miles.

2011 Aston Martin Dbs — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 137 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.

152 137 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

12.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.13
Avg failures per vehicle
5.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Aston Martin Dbs

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 46.1%
    Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 45.7%
    Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 21%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 17.3%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 17.1%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 16.5%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 16%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 14.7%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.

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