Aston Martin DB11 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Aston Martin DB11 reliable? We analysed 14,925 real MOT tests across 3,048 vehicles to find out.
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The Aston Martin DB11 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aston Martin DB11.
Aston Martin DB11 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aston Martin DB11. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aston Martin DB11 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aston Martin DB11 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aston Martin DB11 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Aston Martin DB11 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Aston Martin DB11 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aston Martin DB11 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aston Martin DB11 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aston Martin DB11 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 278 | 95.7% | 6,439 | 10,199 | 15,941 |
| 2021 | 519 | 96.5% | 7,166 | 10,669 | 14,954 |
| 2020 | 967 | 96.2% | 7,666 | 12,057 | 18,474 |
| 2019 | 2,522 | 94.8% | 8,712 | 13,472 | 19,592 |
| 2018 | 3,913 | 95.4% | 9,002 | 14,926 | 22,842 |
| 2017 | 5,501 | 94.8% | 9,546 | 16,061 | 24,624 |
| 2016 | 968 | 95.1% | 11,284 | 18,064 | 27,216 |
How Long Does a Aston Martin DB11 Last?
Based on 3,048 Aston Martin DB11 vehicles on UK roads.
Aston Martin DB11 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aston Martin DB11 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Aston Martin DB11
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.5% MOT pass rate from 519 tests
94.8% MOT pass rate from 5,501 tests
The best year to buy a used Aston Martin DB11 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.5% across 519 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aston Martin DB11 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin DB11 THIS CAR | 95.1% | 14,925 | 14,682 mi | 10 yrs |
| Aston Martin DB9 | 89.4% | 83,149 | 28,217 mi | 22 yrs |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 90% | 61,949 | 29,688 mi | 21 yrs |
| Aston Martin DB7 | 85.1% | 55,755 | 42,831 mi | 31 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo E | 75.1% | 5,809 | 94,384 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Aston Martin DB9 (89.4% pass rate) and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (90.0% pass rate), the Aston Martin DB11 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Aston Martin DB11 has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.1% across 14,925 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Aston Martin DB11 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Aston Martin DB11 owner drives around 2,252 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Aston Martin DB11 models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.