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Aston Martin Db11 MOT pass rate and common failures

Of 2,181 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 95.1% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — above the 71.2% UK average.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Common initial failure categories

These are the items that most often caused a Aston Martin Db11 to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.

• Condition — 1.5% of tests. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
• Washers — 0.8% of tests. Empty or blocked washers. Trivial, but again a sign of the last owner's care.
• Headlamp Aim — 0.6% of tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
• Stop Lamp — 0.5% of tests. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
• Registration Plates — 0.4% of tests. A damaged, dirty or non-compliant number plate.
• Front and Rear Fog Lamps — 0.3% of tests. A fog light fault, usually a bulb or switch.

What this does and does not tell you

A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.

Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.

How many Aston Martin Db11 are left?

At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 2,416 licensed and 222 SORN vehicles in the Aston Martin Db11 generic-model group.

Licensed and SORN trend for the Aston Martin Db11

Before you buy

• Condition — 1.5% of tests in 2024. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
• Washers — 0.8% of tests in 2024. Empty or blocked washers. Trivial, but again a sign of the last owner's care.
• Headlamp Aim — 0.6% of tests in 2024. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
• Stop Lamp — 0.5% of tests in 2024. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
• Check the actual Db11 — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.

Other Aston Martin models

• Aston Martin Vantage — 93.2% pass
• Aston Martin DB9 — 90.4% pass
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage — 91.1% pass
• Aston Martin DB7 — 85.9% pass
• Aston Martin DBS — 94.6% pass
• Aston Martin Vanquish — 93.2% pass

See every Aston Martin model MOT pass rate

Common questions

What is the Aston Martin Db11 MOT pass rate?

95.1% of 2,181 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Aston Martin Db11 passed first time in 2024 — above the 71.2% UK average.

Why does the Db11 fail its MOT?

The most common initial failure categories are condition (1.5% of tests), washers (0.8% of tests), headlamp aim (0.6% of tests), stop lamp (0.5% of tests).

How many Aston Martin Db11 are left in the UK?

2,416 were licensed and 222 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.

Does this tell me whether one particular Db11 is a good buy?

No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.

Methodology and limitations

MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.

Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.

Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.