Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto?

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 Dbx V8 Auto?

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 Dbx V8 Auto?

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 Dbx V8 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 367 vehicles, the 2022 Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto?

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 Dbx V8 Auto (2022)

367 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto

CarHunch analysed 367 real MOT records for the 2022 Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto. 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. 367 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Aston Martin DBX V8 Auto passes its MOT on first attempt 89.9% of the time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 3.3% of examples have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a luxury SUV. Petrol engines tend to be more reliable than diesels, and this V8 petrol shows exactly that pattern, with few structural concerns emerging early in its life.

At 18,066 miles median mileage for a two-year-old car, these vehicles are being driven conservatively—typical for high-value assets in careful hands. The average vehicle has barely any failures (0.08 per car) and just half an advisory item, suggesting the DBX is holding together well at this stage; if you're considering one, budget for routine servicing at Aston Martin specialists and check the service history meticulously, as maintenance gaps on expensive machinery tend to compound quickly.

The 2022 Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 12k–25k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 367 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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Based on MOT data from 367 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,866 Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 24.6%

459

Grey 19.8%

369

Green 19%

354

Silver 13.8%

258

Blue 12.9%

241

Red 4.8%

White 2.6%

Orange 0.9%

Bronze 0.8%

Purple 0.6%

Yellow 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto 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.

18,066

typical

12,316

low mileage

24,762

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto vehicles fall between 12,316 and 24,762 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,316 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.

✓ 12,316–24,762 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Aston Martin Dbx V8 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 33,428 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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