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Aston martin DBS - 2019

25.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2019 is 108.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Aston martin DBS, model year 2019. Sample size: 468 cars, 1,277 tests and 324 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 468 cars

The 2019 Aston Martin DBS has a significantly lower overall defect rate of 25 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the yearly average of 106 defects per 100, indicating a 76% improvement. Notably, the DBS excels in several categories, with no issues reported in steering and body structure, and it shows remarkably fewer defects in brakes and visibility compared to average cars. Mileage-related trends suggest that while defect rates increase with higher mileage, the DBS maintains lower defect levels across different mileage segments when compared to the average. Overall, this model stands out positively for its reliability and performance in key areas, making it a strong contender in its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 468 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 95.7% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 83.3% better
2.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 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
  • An obstruction: materially affecting the driver’s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible
Lights & Electrics
▲ 73.8% better
3.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements or the rear position lamps can be switched off when the headlamps are on
  • Stop lamp(s): with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
  • Front or rear fog lamp switch:
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 63.2% better
41.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 112.9 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 94.1% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 350 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: 117
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 83
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 9
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4

Serious faults (Top 10)

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Front or rear fog lamp switch:
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements or the rear position lamps can be switched off when the headlamps are on
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Function of the switch impaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 1