At a Glance
Aston Martin has 17 identified common problems across 24 models, with the Db9 being the most affected model and tyres & wheels the most common problem category. Based on 290K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read how we identify common car problems →
Below: per-model breakdowns of Aston Martin common problems, MOT failure rates by category, pass-rate data, and repair patterns drawn from 290K DVSA MOT tests across 20 years. Click any model to see generation-specific issues, mileage-banded fault patterns, and the most common MOT failures recorded by UK testers.
MOT Tests & Failures by Model
Top Aston Martin models by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Aston Martin Common Problems by Model
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Showing top 9 by MOT test volume — search to find any of 24 Aston Martin models.
Db9
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
V8 Vantage
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Db7
Most common: Suspension
Vantage
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Vanquish
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Dbs
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Db11
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Rapide
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Db6
Most common: Brakes
Most Common Aston Martin MOT Failures
Every reason Aston Martin vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre condition | 7.37% |
| 2 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 7.02% |
| 3 | Brake performance below minimum | 6.60% |
| 4 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 5.96% |
| 5 | Windscreen washer not working | 5.94% |
| 6 | Number plate lamp not working | 4.03% |
| 7 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 3.81% |
| 8 | Stop lamp not working | 3.71% |
| 9 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 3.09% |
| 10 | Indicator fault | 3.07% |
| 11 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 2.99% |
| 12 | Position lamp not working | 2.75% |
| 13 | Front lamp not working | 2.74% |
| 14 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 2.61% |
| 15 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 2.39% |
| 16 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.30% |
| 17 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.21% |
| 18 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 2.02% |
| 19 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.69% |
| 20 | Suspension mounting corroded | 1.44% |
| 21 | Airbag warning light on | 1.29% |
| 22 | Steering rack fault | 1.19% |
| 23 | Rear lamp not working | 1.14% |
| 24 | Exhaust system fault | 1.12% |
| 25 | Track rod end worn | 1.04% |
| 26 | Parking brake condition | 1.03% |
| 27 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.02% |
| 28 | Headlamp fault | 0.99% |
| 29 | ABS fault | 0.97% |
| 30 | Horn not working | 0.95% |
| 31 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.87% |
| 32 | Chassis condition | 0.65% |
| 33 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.64% |
| 34 | Fog lamp not working | 0.61% |
| 35 | Seat belt condition | 0.59% |
| 36 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.53% |
| 37 | Front suspension fault | 0.50% |
| 38 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.48% |
| 39 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.44% |
| 40 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.44% |
| 41 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.44% |
| 42 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.42% |
| 43 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.39% |
| 44 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.37% |
| 45 | Brake caliper fault | 0.37% |
| 46 | Electrical switch fault | 0.31% |
| 47 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.30% |
| 48 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.29% |
| 49 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.28% |
| 50 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.28% |
| 51 | Brake fluid leak | 0.26% |
| 52 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.24% |
| 53 | Brake lever fault | 0.24% |
| 54 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.24% |
| 55 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.23% |
| 56 | Front passenger door fault | 0.23% |
| 57 | Rear suspension fault | 0.22% |
| 58 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.19% |
| 59 | Driver seat fault | 0.17% |
| 60 | Brake pedal fault | 0.17% |
| 61 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.16% |
| 62 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.15% |
| 63 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.15% |
| 64 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.14% |
| 65 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.14% |
| 66 | Steering free play excessive | 0.13% |
| 67 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | 0.12% |
| 68 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.12% |
| 69 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.11% |
| 70 | Steering operation fault | 0.11% |
| 71 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.11% |
| 72 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.11% |
| 73 | Steering column fault | 0.11% |
| 74 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.10% |
| 75 | Driveshaft fault | 0.10% |
| 76 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.10% |
| 77 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.10% |
| 78 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.09% |
| 79 | Steering lock fault | 0.09% |
| 80 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.09% |
| 81 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.09% |
| 82 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.08% |
| 83 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.08% |
| 84 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.08% |
| 85 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.08% |
| 86 | Driver door fault | 0.07% |
| 87 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.07% |
| 88 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.07% |
| 89 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.07% |
| 90 | Steering arm worn | 0.06% |
| 91 | Steering coupling worn | 0.06% |
| 92 | Speedometer fault | 0.06% |
| 93 | Exhaust leak | 0.06% |
| 94 | Engine oil leak | 0.05% |
| 95 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 96 | Driver airbag fault | 0.04% |
| 97 | Power steering ram fault | 0.04% |
| 98 | Power steering pump fault | 0.04% |
| 99 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 100 | Drag link end worn | 0.03% |
| 101 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.03% |
| 102 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.03% |
| 103 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.03% |
| 104 | Transmission oil leak | 0.03% |
| 105 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 106 | Indicator warning light fault | 0.02% |
| 107 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 108 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Suspension unit fault | 0.02% |
| 111 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | 0.02% |
| 112 | Dip switch fault | 0.02% |
| 113 | Electronic parking brake fault | 0.02% |
| 114 | Semaphore indicator fault | 0.02% |
| 115 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 116 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 117 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 118 | Brake master cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 119 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.01% |
| 120 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.01% |
| 121 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 122 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.01% |
| 123 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 124 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | <0.01% |
| 127 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 129 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 130 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 131 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 132 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 136 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 137 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Propshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 141 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 142 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 147 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 148 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 151 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 152 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 153 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 155 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 156 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 159 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 161 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 165 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 167 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 168 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 169 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Aston Martin MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for Aston Martin, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Aston Martin problems?
Based on analysis of 290K Aston Martin MOT tests from DVSA data, Aston Martin has 17 identified common problems across 24 models. The Aston Martin Db9 has the most recorded problems. Tyres & Wheels issues are the most common category.
Which Aston Martin model has the most problems?
By total identified common problems, the Aston Martin Db9 has the highest count with 6 problems. This is partly because it is one of the more popular Aston Martin models on UK roads. See the models grid for a full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Aston Martin?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Aston Martin owners spot problems early. We review all submissions before they are published.
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