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

Based on MOT data from 137 vehicles, the 2021 Aston Martin Dbs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.6%, 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 Dbs?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 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 2021 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 (2021)

137 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Aston Martin Dbs

CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2021 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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The 2021 Aston Martin DBS is exceptionally reliable, with a 97.6% first-time pass rate that sits 17.6 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—a genuinely rare achievement. Dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at just 1.5% of vehicles, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.

These cars are running very light mileage for their age, averaging just 9,415 miles, which explains both the stellar pass rate and the minimal failure rate of 0.07 per vehicle. With an average of 0.6 advisories per test, routine maintenance has been well-kept on most examples; when shopping, prioritise a full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake and suspension components, which tend to be the costliest items on this platform.

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

First-time pass

97.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

These stats describe 137 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 137 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 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Aston Martin Dbs

Based on MOT data from 137 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.5% 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 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.

7,651

typical

4,802

low mileage

13,252

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Aston Martin Dbs vehicles fall between 4,802 and 13,252 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,802 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.

✓ 4,802–13,252 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Aston Martin Dbss sit.

⚠ Over 17,890 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

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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