Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Aston Martin Dbs?

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 2019 Aston Martin Dbs?

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 2019 Aston Martin Dbs?

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 2019 Aston Martin Dbs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 326 vehicles, the 2019 Aston Martin Dbs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Aston Martin Dbs?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Aston Martin Dbs are: Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (17.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15.6% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12.5% 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 2019 Aston Martin Dbs?

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 Dbs (2019)

326 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.8% first-time pass rate

2019 Aston Martin Dbs

CarHunch analysed 326 real MOT records for the 2019 Aston Martin Dbs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 326 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2019 Aston Martin DBS is genuinely reliable for a supercar: a 96.5% first-time MOT pass rate towers 16.5 percentage points above the UK average, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.1% of the cohort. This is a car that's been built to a high standard and kept in good condition by its owners.

Most examples have covered only around 9,700 miles (median), which is low for a five-year-old car and suggests careful, occasional use rather than daily driving—this helps explain the exceptional pass rates. When failures do occur, they're minor: owners average just 0.17 failures and 1.0 advisory per test. If you're considering one, prioritize a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist, since any major issues on an exotic car will be expensive to fix.

The 2019 Aston Martin Dbs passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 4.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 5k–15k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 326 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 326 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 17.2%

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

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

Suspension & steering 3.9%

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

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 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Aston Martin Dbs

Based on MOT data from 326 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.2% 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 2,437 Aston Martin Dbs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 27.9%

681

Black 23%

560

Blue 13.5%

329

Grey 11.6%

283

Red 8.5%

208

Green 8.5%

206

White 4.5%

109

Brown 0.7%

Yellow 0.5%

Gold 0.5%

Bronze 0.4%

Maroon 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Aston Martin Dbs 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.

9,721

typical

5,316

low mileage

15,326

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Aston Martin Dbs vehicles fall between 5,316 and 15,326 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,316 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.

✓ 5,316–15,326 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Aston Martin Dbss sit.

⚠ Over 20,690 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Aston Martin Dbs — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Aston Martin Dbss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 299 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% 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

4.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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