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Aston Martin Rapide (2015)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.1% first-time pass rate

2015 Aston Martin Rapide

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2015 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 2015 Aston Martin Rapide is notably reliable on first test, passing at 92.1% compared to the UK average of 80%—a genuine strength that reflects either careful ownership or inherent build quality in this cohort. Dangerous defects are rare at just 4.6%, so safety concerns aren't a red flag here.

These Rapides average only 22,686 miles at test, suggesting they're garage queens rather than hard-driven daily drivers, which partly explains the strong pass rate. The average vehicle picks up 4.9 advisories per test (minor wear items), but only 0.66 failures, meaning most issues are maintenance reminders rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, budget for routine servicing but don't expect nasty surprises—just verify full Aston Martin service history, as these cars aren't forgiving of deferred maintenance.

We have limited data for the 2015 Aston Martin Rapide — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass
92.1%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
4.6%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.66
Over 8 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
23k
Middle half: 15k–34k
For context

These stats describe 109 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 109 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 2015.

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Before you buy a 2015 Aston Martin Rapide

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.6% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 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.

22,686
typical
15,208
low mileage
33,875
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Aston Martin Rapide vehicles fall between 15,208 and 33,875 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 15,208 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.
15,208–33,875 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Aston Martin Rapides sit.
Over 45,731 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Aston Martin Rapide — Still on the Road

Almost all 2015 Aston Martin Rapides are still on the road.

Strong survival — 93 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

100 93 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* 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

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Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.66
Avg failures per vehicle
4.9
Avg advisories per vehicle
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