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Aston Martin DBS MOT Results
85.0% pass rate
from 113 tests in 2017
(48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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 DBS is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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2.7% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp
- 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
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2.7% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.7% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.88% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.88% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.88% fail on Tell tales
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2.7% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.8% fail on Electrical wiring (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.88% fail on All position lamps
- 0.88% fail on Rear lamps
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1.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.8% fail on Fog lamp
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1.8% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.88% fail on Lamp
- 0.88% fail on Switch
- 0.88% fail on Tell tale
- 0.88% fail on Battery
- 0.88% fail on Horn
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2.7% fail on
Headlamps
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8.8% fail on
Brakes
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5.3% fail on
Brake performance
- 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.8% fail on Front wheels
- 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.88% fail on Rear wheels
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3.5% fail on
Parking brake
(3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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2.7% fail on
Components
- 1.8% fail on Pipes
- 0.88% fail on Hoses
- 0.88% fail on Servos
- 1.8% fail on Leaks
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2.7% fail on
Components
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0.88% fail on
Hub components
- 0.88% fail on Brake pads
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0.88% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.88% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
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5.3% fail on
Brake performance
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4.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.5% fail on Wipers
- 2.7% fail on Washers
- 0.88% fail on Mirrors
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3.5% fail on
Steering
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2.7% fail on
Steering system
- 1.8% fail on Steering rack
- 1.8% fail on Track rod end
- 0.88% fail on Steering operation
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0.88% fail on
Power steering
- 0.88% fail on Pipes and hoses
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2.7% fail on
Steering system
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3.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
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1.8% fail on
Fuel system
- 1.8% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Suspension
(82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Condition
- 0.88% fail on Attachment
- 0.88% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.8% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.88% fail on Body condition
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0.88% fail on
Doors
- 0.88% fail on Drivers