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Aston Martin DB5 MOT Results

87.8% pass rate
from 90 tests in 2021
(57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Aston Martin DB5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.1% fail on Clevis joint
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 2.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
  • 1.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering coupling
      • 1.1% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions