Aston Martin Rapide (2011)
2011 Aston Martin Rapide
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Rapide passes its MOT at 91.3%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, signalling solid reliability for a thirteen-year-old exotic. Dangerous defects have affected 18% of cars tested, which is within acceptable bounds and shouldn't be a deal-breaker, though it's worth a pre-purchase inspection.
These Rapides are running at just 35,796 miles on average—genuinely low mileage for the age—yet rack up 7.7 advisories per test, suggesting component wear that isn't quite failing but needs watching. Check the service history carefully and budget for preventative maintenance on suspension, brakes, and trim items before they become failures.
What to check before buying a 2011 Aston Martin Rapide
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Aston Martin Rapide 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.
Half of all 2011 Aston Martin Rapide vehicles fall between 24,701 and 45,312 miles.
2011 Aston Martin Rapide — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 118 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Aston Martin Rapide
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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34.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.6%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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25.9%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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24.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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