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Aston martin DBS - 2021

23.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Aston martin DBS, model year 2021. Sample size: 207 cars, 605 tests and 140 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 207 cars

The 2021 Aston Martin DBS has a significantly lower overall defect rate of 23 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 79 defects per 100 vehicles for the same year, indicating a 70.6% improvement. The model shows a stark absence of defects in critical areas like brakes, steering, visibility, and equipment, where it performs exceptionally better than the average car. Notably, although tyre wear is not highlighted, the DBS does have a higher defect rate in the "Wheels, Suspensions & Axles" category compared to the average. The only mileage-related data available shows a substantial increase in defect rates as mileage increases for the average car, but no additional data is available for the DBS in higher mileage brackets. Overall, the DBS stands out for its reliability and performance in specific categories, making it a strong choice in its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 207 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 95.2% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 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
Lights & Electrics
▲ 88.4% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
  • A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • Mandatory hazard warning device inoperative
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 50.4% better
43.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 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
  • 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
Body/Structure
▲ 52.4% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
  • A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 269 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: 91
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Mandatory hazard warning device inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Mandatory hazard warning device inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 1