2010 Aston Martin Dbs — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 989 MOT tests analysed for the 2010 Aston Martin Dbs, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 94.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (76.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 33 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.3% | 13 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.1% | 11 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 10 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 11 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 9 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 9 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.7% | 135 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.4% | 53 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 19 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.6% | 16 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 14 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.3% | 13 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 638 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 315 | 6.7% |
| 60-90k | 31 | 9.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 201 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 203 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 198 | 4.5% |
| 2024 | 197 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 190 | 4.7% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Dbs
Before buying a 2010 Aston Martin Dbs, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.3% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (1.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Aston Martin Dbss pass their MOT?
94.3% of the 989 2010 Aston Martin Dbs MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Aston Martin Dbs?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by visibility (1.3%).
Does the 2010 Dbs get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 9.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 989 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.