Aston martin Dbs v12 2+2 auto vs Aston martin V8 vantage: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Aston martin Dbs v12 2+2 auto
93%
MOT pass rate · 44 vehicles
Aston martin V8 vantage
90%
MOT pass rate · 4,050 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Aston martin Dbs v12 2+2 auto (93%) and Aston martin V8 vantage (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Aston martin Dbs v12 2+2 auto | Aston martin V8 vantage |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 90% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 10% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 0.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 33,043 mi | 44,676 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 44 | 4,050 |
Most common faults
Aston martin Dbs v12 2+2 auto
No fault breakdown available.
Aston martin V8 vantage
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Aston martin Dbs v12 2+2 auto (93%) and Aston martin V8 vantage (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.