Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Aston Martin Dbs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 104 vehicles, the 2022 Aston Martin Dbs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Aston Martin Dbs?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Aston Martin Dbs are: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (20% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15% 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 2022 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 (2022)

104 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Aston Martin Dbs

CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 Aston Martin DBS is exceptionally reliable at its first MOT, posting a 97.1% pass rate that towers 17 percentage points above the UK average of 80%. With only 1% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects, this is a car built to exacting standards with virtually no safety concerns.

At an average mileage of just 7,512 miles, these are barely-run-in supercars with minimal wear, so the low failure rate of 0.06 per vehicle is partly down to their pampered lives rather than build quality alone. Before you buy, verify full service history religiously, as ownership costs on an exotic marque like this will be astronomical regardless of MOT results—the median CarHunch score of 65 reflects that this remains a specialist's purchase.

We have limited data for the 2022 Aston Martin Dbs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–9k

For context

These stats describe 104 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 104 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 20%

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Rear 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.

Suspension & steering 10%

Nearside Steering system slightly rough

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

Lighting 10%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in screen · Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 10%

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Aston Martin Dbs

Based on MOT data from 104 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1% 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 2022 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.

6,284

typical

4,052

low mileage

9,241

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Aston Martin Dbs vehicles fall between 4,052 and 9,241 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,052 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.

✓ 4,052–9,241 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Aston Martin Dbss sit.

⚠ Over 12,475 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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