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Aston martin Db7 vs Aston martin Dbs: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Aston martin Db7
85%
MOT pass rate · 3,245 vehicles
Aston martin Dbs
91%
MOT pass rate · 2,492 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Aston martin Dbs is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Aston martin Db7 Aston martin Dbs
MOT pass rate 85% 91% ✓
MOT failure rate 15% 9% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 0.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% 1%
Average mileage 55,956 mi 27,799 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3,245 2,492

Most common faults

Aston martin Db7

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Oil leak
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Aston martin Dbs

  1. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Aston martin Dbs is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 85%. 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.