Aston martin Db2 vs Aston martin Vantage: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Aston martin Db2
90%
MOT pass rate · 184 vehicles
Aston martin Vantage
92%
MOT pass rate · 5,627 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Aston martin Vantage is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 90%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Aston martin Db2 | Aston martin Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 10% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 0.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 52,996 mi | 29,259 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 184 | 5,627 |
Most common faults
Aston martin Db2
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Aston martin Vantage
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Aston martin Vantage is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 90%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.