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Aston Martin Rapide (2014)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.9% first-time pass rate

2014 Aston Martin Rapide

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2014 Aston Martin Rapide. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Rapide delivers a robust 90.9% first-time pass rate—a solid 11 points above the UK average—with just 15.5% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is manageable for a luxury sports car of this age and complexity. These Rapides are genuinely well-maintained by their owners, suggesting the cars attract conscientious buyers willing to invest in upkeep.

At 26,879 miles median, these examples are relatively lightly used for a decade-old vehicle, which explains the low failure rate of 0.9 per test. However, the high advisory count of 5.9 per vehicle signals that while nothing critical fails often, minor wear items and trim issues accumulate—typical for a hand-stitched, high-specification machine. Before committing, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the gearbox and air conditioning, as these are where Rapide ownership costs tend to surface.

We have limited data for the 2014 Aston Martin Rapide — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
90.9%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
15.5%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.9
Over 8.9 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
27k
Middle half: 18k–36k
For context

These stats describe 103 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 103 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 35.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front 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.
Brake wear 21.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 7.9%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Aston Martin Rapide

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.5% 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 ClickMechanic
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 102 90.8% 0.91

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Aston Martin Rapide 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.

26,879
typical
18,442
low mileage
35,983
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Aston Martin Rapide vehicles fall between 18,442 and 35,983 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 18,442 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.
18,442–35,983 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Aston Martin Rapides sit.
Over 48,577 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Aston Martin Rapide — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Aston Martin Rapides are still on the road.

Strong survival — 85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

91 85 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.9
Avg failures per vehicle
5.9
Avg advisories per vehicle
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