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Aston Martin DB11 MOT pass rate and common problems

95.8% of Aston Martin DB11s passed the 2024 MOT (based on 2,476 first tests): 95.2% at the first attempt and 0.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. Fewer than 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 72% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 28.3 (95% CI 23.7–33.6; 100 = normal).

Aston Martin DB11 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate95.8%incl. 0.7% fixed at the test centre20242476
Passed at the first attempt95.2%all first tests20242476
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 23.7–33.6)28.3index100 = normal for its age · rank 30 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20242476
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1per 1003.5 same-age2019–20249474
Dangerous defects0.9per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20249474
Advisory items32.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20249474
strip · Aston Martin DB11 · MOT Risk Index · 28.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Aston Martin DB11. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 30 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 21 and 40 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Aston Martin DB11 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank30of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20242476
Best rank within its 95% interval21rankother models held where they are20242476
Worst rank within its 95% interval40rankother models held where they are20242476

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 21.1 to 28.3 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on an Aston Martin DB11 MOT, and how often?

Aston Martin DB11 MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 2.1 per 100 tests, against 3.5 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 9,474).

bar · Aston Martin DB11 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 2.1 vs 3.5 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1per 1003.52019–2024202
Tyres2per 1006.72019–2024194
Visibility1.4per 1005.12019–2024131

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,474 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Aston Martin DB11 compare with cars of the same age?

At every age shown, the Aston Martin DB11 is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example suspension at age 3: 0.0 failures per 100 tests, against 0.6 (2019–2024, n = 2,614).

bullet · Aston Martin DB11 · Tyres, age 3 · 1.2 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 1.2 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.1 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.0 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 1.8 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 0.3 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.0 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 1.5 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 0.1 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 31.2per 1004.22019–20242614
Brakes, age 30.1per 1001.82019–20242614
Suspension, age 30.0per 1000.62019–20242614
Tyres, age 41.8per 1004.52019–20242274
Brakes, age 40.3per 1002.42019–20242274
Suspension, age 40.0per 1001.22019–20242274
Tyres, age 51.5per 1005.12019–20242045
Brakes, age 50.1per 1003.12019–20242045
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.1per 1002.22019–20242045
Tyres, age 61.5per 1005.52019–20241495
Brakes, age 60.2per 1003.82019–20241495
Suspension, age 60.2per 1003.72019–20241495
Tyres, age 71.8per 1006.02019–2024842
Brakes, age 70.4per 1004.52019–2024842
Suspension, age 70per 1005.72019–2024842

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Aston Martin DB11's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Aston Martin DB11 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is tyres: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 3.5% of the time.

funnel · Aston Martin DB11 · Tyres · 3.5 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on tyres: 3.5 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres3.5% next failmedian model2019–2024883

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Aston Martin DB11 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Aston Martin DB11 MOTs flag tyres most: 26.6 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 9,474).

bar · Aston Martin DB11 · Tyres · 26.6 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres26.6per 10039.72019–20242522
Brakes2.5per 10034.72019–2024235
Non-component advisories1.8per 1007.82019–2024166

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,474 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on an Aston Martin DB11?

For Aston Martin DB11s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 1.4% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 3,856).

bar · Aston Martin DB11 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 1.4 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20241407
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20241407
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20241407
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241407
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 149 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024149
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20243856
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20243856
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20243856
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20243856
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243856
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243856
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–2024669
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–2024669
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–2024669
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 275 cars)2.9% next fail2019–2024275
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 431 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024431
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 431 cars)1.6% next fail2019–2024431
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 431 cars)1.2% next fail2019–2024431

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does an Aston Martin DB11 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Aston Martin DB11 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 0.9 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 5.2 major and 1.0 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Aston Martin DB11 · Dangerous defects · 0.9 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 0.9 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects0.9per 10011.22019–20249474

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,474 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Aston Martin DB11 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Aston Martin DB11 go from 2.5% at age 3 (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 1.1–5.8%) to 1.8% at age 8 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 0.5–6.5%), against 23.3% for all cars aged 8 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 0.5–6.5%) (2024, n = 2,476).

line · Aston Martin DB11 · Age 3 (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 1.1–5.8%) · 2.5 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 2.5. Age 8 (rough estim: 1.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 1.1–5.8%)2.5% failed first time12.42024198
Age 4 (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 2.1–7.0%)3.9% failed first time13.12024259
Age 55.3% failed first time15.12024528
Age 64.8% failed first time17.52024644
Age 75.9% failed first time20.22024732
Age 8 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 0.5–6.5%)1.8% failed first time23.32024108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Aston Martin DB11 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Aston Martin DB11s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 7, where they fail less often: 5.3% against 18.3% (2024, n = 842).

line · Aston Martin DB11 · Age 3 · 4.7 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 4.7. Age 7: 5.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 34.7% fail10.820242614
Age 45.6% fail12.420242274
Age 55.0% fail14.220242045
Age 65.3% fail16.120241495
Age 75.3% fail18.32024842

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Aston Martin DB11 years should I avoid?

Aston Martin DB11 build years range from index 68.2 to 110.7 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 2,476).

bar · Aston Martin DB11 · Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 523 tests, 95% interval 71.7–149.6) · 110.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 523 tests, 95% interval 71.7–149.6)110.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024523
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 3,890 tests, 95% interval 95.6–124.4)110index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243890
Build year 2018 (rough estimate: 2,609 tests, 95% interval 70.6–102.2)86.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242609
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 1,533 tests, 95% interval 85.9–132.6)109.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241533
Build year 2020 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 517 tests, 95% interval 36.7–99.8)68.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024517

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Aston Martin DB11 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Aston Martin DB11 and 3 as often or more. The Aston Martin DB11 has an MOT Risk Index of 28.3, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 2,476).

bar · Aston Martin DB11 · Aston Martin DB11 (this model) · 28.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Aston Martin DB11 (this model)28.3index100 = normal20242476
Aston Martin DB924.4index28.320244284
Aston Martin Vantage25.3index28.320244890
Aston Martin V821.2index28.320243545
Bentley Bentayga25.3index28.320242747
Audi R830.8index28.320243866
Ferrari 48824.5index28.320241645
Toyota Vellfire40.9index28.320242402
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
BMW M536.7index28.320243898

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Aston Martin DB11 normally do?

At age 6, the median Aston Martin DB11 had covered 17,516 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 11,134 to 25,295 miles (2024, n = 644).

line · Aston Martin DB11 · Age 3 median (rough estimate) · 9009 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median (roug: 9009. Age 8 P75 (rough e: 30091. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)9009miles2024198
Age 3 P25 (rough estimate)6220miles2024198
Age 3 P75 (rough estimate)12911miles2024198
Age 4 median (rough estimate)11445miles2024259
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)7983miles2024259
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)17502miles2024259
Age 5 median14237miles2024528
Age 5 P2510108miles2024528
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7520967miles2024528
Age 6 median17516miles2024644
Age 6 P2511134miles2024644
Age 6 P7525295miles2024644
Age 7 median20518miles2024732
Age 7 P2513219miles2024732
Age 7 P7528879miles2024732
Age 8 median (rough estimate)22074miles2024108
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)15162miles2024108
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)30091miles2024108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Aston Martin DB11 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 4.9% of Aston Martin DB11s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 9.0% of those with 40,000 to 70,000 miles (2024, n = 1,477). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Aston Martin DB11 · Age 6–9, <40k miles · 4.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles4.9% failed first time20241388
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 89 tests, 95% interval 4.6–16.7%)9% failed first time202489

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Aston Martin DB11 last?

0.0% of Aston Martin DB11s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 1).

line · Aston Martin DB11 · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 1 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%) · 0.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 0.0. 200,000 miles (rou: 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 1 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars20241
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0% of tested cars20240
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0% of tested cars20240

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Aston Martin DB11 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Aston Martin DB11 index is 50.3, against 32.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 2,476).

slope · Aston Martin DB11 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 50.3 vs 32.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 32.1 vs 50.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index50.3index32.12019–20242476

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Aston Martin DB11 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Aston Martin DB11s tested were petrol: 4.9% failed first time (2024, n = 2,476).

bar · Aston Martin DB11 · Petrol · 4.9 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol4.9% fail first timeother fuels20242476

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Aston Martin DB11 fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Aston Martin DB11 range from 4.2% to 10.4% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

bar · Aston Martin DB11 · Milton Keynes (MK) · 10.4 vs 4.8 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Milton Keynes (MK)10.4% fail first time4.82024500
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 431 tests, 95% interval 7.5–13.2%)10.0% fail first time4.82024431
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 416 tests, 95% interval 6.7–12.3%)9.1% fail first time4.82024416
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 0.0–3.3%)0% fail first time4.82024112
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 0.5–6.0%)1.7% fail first time4.82024117
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 0.9–3.8%)1.9% fail first time4.82024379
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 5.7–11.5%)8.2% fail first time4.82024343
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 3.6–9.9%)6.0% fail first time4.82024232
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Nottingham (NG)5.7% fail first time4.82024790
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 3.5–8.0%)5.3% fail first time4.82024378
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 470 tests, 95% interval 3.3–7.2%)4.9% fail first time4.82024470
Kingston upon Thames (KT)4.8% fail first time4.82024580
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 457 tests, 95% interval 3.2–7.2%)4.8% fail first time4.82024457
Chelmsford (CM)4.2% fail first time4.82024530
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 1.8–9.2%)4.1% fail first time4.82024122
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 351 tests, 95% interval 2.2–6.2%)3.7% fail first time4.82024351
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 1.3–8.1%)3.3% fail first time4.82024123
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 379 tests, 95% interval 1.8–5.5%)3.2% fail first time4.82024379
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 1.5–5.4%)2.9% fail first time4.82024310
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 411 tests, 95% interval 1.0–3.8%)1.9% fail first time4.82024411

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is an Aston Martin DB11 ULEZ compliant?

All Aston Martin DB11s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Aston Martin DB11 · Likely compliant · 100 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant100% estimate20242476

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning an Aston Martin DB11?

Of Aston Martin DB11s with at least three MOTs, 73.4% had three in a row without an advisory, and 3.5% got the same advisory at three or more MOTs (2019–2024, n = 1,978).

bar · Aston Martin DB11 · Clean MOT streak · 73.4 vs observed chains · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Clean MOT streak73.4%observed chains2019–20241978
Repeat advisory3.5%observed chains2019–20241978
Decreasing odometer0.6% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20242262

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for an Aston Martin DB11?

Aston Martin DB11s aged 5 to 5 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 4.8% of tests, against 5.6% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,707).

bullet · Aston Martin DB11 · Low-use first-time failure · 4.8 vs 5.6 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 4.8 vs 5.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure4.8%5.62019–20241707
Low-use gap-0.8percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241707

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is an Aston Martin DB11 likely to last?

Aston Martin DB11s aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.7 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 7, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Aston Martin DB11 · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7) · 1.7 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7)1.7years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Aston Martin DB11s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Aston Martin DB11s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 43 were tested at age 7 (2024, n = 842).

line · Aston Martin DB11 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 8 (rough estim: 5.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242614
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242274
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242045
Age 677.1% of age 4–6 baseline20241495
Age 743.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024842
Age 8 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 0.5–6.5%)5.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If an Aston Martin DB11 fails, does it fail again?

9.6% of Aston Martin DB11s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 5% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 115).

bullet · Aston Martin DB11 · Repeat after fail · 9.6 vs 5 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 9.6 vs 5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail9.6%52019–2024115

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Aston Martin DB11 faults come together?

On Aston Martin DB11s, ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ and tyres failures were recorded together in 8 tests, too few to say whether that is more often than chance (2024).

Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Tyres + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Aston Martin DB11 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns matched to the Aston Martin DB11; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched4campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register2476

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does an Aston Martin DB11 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Aston Martin DB11s tested at age 5, about 5 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 8, about 2 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 1.1–5.8%)2.5% fail first time2024198
Age 4 (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 2.1–7.0%)3.9% fail first time2024259
Age 5 (rough estimate: 528 tests, 95% interval 3.7–7.6%)5.3% fail first time2024528
Age 6 (rough estimate: 644 tests, 95% interval 3.4–6.8%)4.8% fail first time2024644
Age 7 (rough estimate: 732 tests, 95% interval 4.4–7.8%)5.9% fail first time2024732
Age 8 (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 0.5–6.5%)1.9% fail first time2024108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of an Aston Martin DB11 MOT matter?

Aston Martin DB11s fail first time most in January (6.9%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in April (3.0%) (2024, n = 2,476).

line · Aston Martin DB11 · January · 6.9 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 6.9. December: 4.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Aston Martin DB11: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January6.9% fail first time31.12024708
February4.1% fail first time30.02024837
March5.9% fail first time28.320241115
April3.0% fail first time29.82024758
May4.8% fail first time28.82024866
June4.3% fail first time28.12024839
July5.6% fail first time29.32024665
August5.5% fail first time29.22024693
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September5.0% fail first time28.22024821
October6.0% fail first time30.32024748
November5.8% fail first time30.62024744
December4.6% fail first time29.32024680

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Aston Martin DB11? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 2,476 initial Aston Martin DB11 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Aston Martin DB11 fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 2,476 initial Aston Martin DB11 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 2,476 initial Aston Martin DB11 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 2,476 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Aston Martin DB11 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/aston-martin-db11/

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Aston Martin DB11 MOT: quick answers

What is the Aston Martin DB11 first-time MOT pass rate?

95.2% of first attempts passed in 2024 (2,476 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 2,476 primary tests: 4.85% failed first time and 95.8% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 28.3 is shown separately.