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Aston martin DBS - 2009

41.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Aston martin DBS, model year 2009. Sample size: 262 cars, 554 tests and 229 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 262 cars

The 2009 Aston Martin DBS shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with only 41 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 87% better than the average of 310. Notably, it excels in several categories, including brakes and steering, where it has virtually no reported issues, while the average vehicle experiences much higher rates of defects. Additionally, the DBS performs well with visibility and lights and electrics, showing much lower defect percentages than its counterparts. However, as mileage increases, the defect rate for this model rises, particularly in the 31,000 to 62,000-mile range, indicating that it may be more prone to issues as it accumulates more miles. Overall, the DBS stands out as a reliable vehicle with significantly fewer defects than the average car in its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 262 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 88.6% better
13.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Actuator leaking and: braking performance not affected
  • Leaking brake pipe or connection: on a hydraulic system
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 79.9% better
4.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 85.3% better
11.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • 4.3.2 (a) (iii)
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
  • Stop lamp(s): with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
  • A direction indicator: lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 84.1% better
47.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 56.6% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt:
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
Other
▲ 95.9% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 454 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 78
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 6
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5

Serious faults (Top 10)

Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
4.3.2 (a) (iii)
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Front or rear fog lamp switch:
FAIL
Occurrences: 1