7 models · 78,020 MOT tests
Aston Martin reliability
Aston Martin cars fail 7.4% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 66% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Aston Martin on MOT results is the Aston Martin DBS; the least is the Aston Martin DB7.
Ranked
Every Aston Martin model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aston Martin DBS2003–2021 cars | Sports car and convertible | 5,956 | 4.6% | Better than average |
| 2 | Aston Martin V8 Vantage1996–2020 cars | Sports car and convertible | 12,442 | 8.8% | Better than average |
| 3 | Aston Martin DB92003–2018 cars | Sports car and convertible | 17,372 | 9% | Better than average |
| 4 | Aston Martin DB112016–2021 cars | Sports car and convertible | 10,514 | 3.9% | Better than average |
| 5 | Aston Martin Vantage1997–2021 cars | Sports car and convertible | 18,812 | 6% | Better than average |
| 6 | Aston Martin Vanquish2001–2019 cars | Sports car and convertible | 7,088 | 6.4% | Better than average |
| 7 | Aston Martin DB71996–2007 cars | Sports car and convertible | 5,836 | 14.1% | Better than average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Aston Martin reliability questions
Are Aston Martin cars reliable?
Aston Martin cars fail 7.4% of first MOT tests, 66% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 78,020 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Aston Martin?
On MOT results, the Aston Martin DBS: it fails 4.6% of first tests, 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Aston Martin should I avoid?
The Aston Martin DB7 has the weakest MOT record of the Aston Martin range (56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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