Aston martin Dbs v8 vs Aston martin V8 vantage: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Aston martin Dbs v8
—
MOT pass rate · 104 vehicles
Aston martin V8 vantage
90%
MOT pass rate · 4,050 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Aston martin Dbs v8 (0%) 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 v8 | Aston martin V8 vantage |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 0% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 10% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 0.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | — | 44,676 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 104 | 4,050 |
Most common faults
Aston martin Dbs v8
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 v8 (0%) and Aston martin V8 vantage (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Aston martin Dbs v8 report Full Aston martin V8 vantage report Most reliable cars
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.