Aston martin DBS - 2012
53.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2012 is 249.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Aston martin DBS, model year 2012.
Sample size: 159 cars, 393 tests and 210 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 159 cars
The 2012 Aston Martin DBS has a significantly lower overall defect rate of 53 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 78% better than the average for that year, standing at 246 defects per 100. This model performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes, steering, and body/structure, showing defect rates that are much lower than average, with steering defects almost negligible at just 0.51 per 100. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects increase with distance, but the DBS maintains a strong performance across lower mileage brackets compared to the overall average. Overall, this model exemplifies reliability in key mechanical areas while presenting a notable contrast to the typical defect rates found in similar vehicles.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 159 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 76.0% better
24.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 103.8 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
- Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Braking effort: inadequate at a wheel
Steering
▲ 96.2% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 76.0% better
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 77.1% better
14.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Headlamp cleaning device: inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 76.1% better
58.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 244.4 / 100 tests
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 59.7% better
2.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.2 / 100 tests
- A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
- Audible warning:
Other
▲ 93.6% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.6 / 100 tests
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* 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: 48
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 6
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 5
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 5
Serious faults (Top 10)
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Headlamp cleaning device: inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Braking effort: inadequate at a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 1