2013 Aston Martin Rapide — MOT failures & pass rate
591 MOT tests on the 2013 Aston Martin Rapide are in this dataset, and 92.0% of them passed. Against executive cars of a similar age (16.9% fail rate), the 2013 Rapide comes out 9.0pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.7%) and visibility (2.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, malfunction indicator lamp and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 11 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2013 Rapide fails 5.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.5 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 7.7% in 2021 to 4.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.7% | 16 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.4% | 14 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 8 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.7% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 11 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 4 | Washers | 6 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 4 |
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 | 20.0% | 118 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.7% | 75 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.9% | 17 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 14 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.9% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.5% | 9 |
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 | 207 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 332 | 8.7% |
| 60-90k | 41 | 7.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 117 | 7.7% |
| 2022 | 128 | 10.2% |
| 2023 | 122 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | 112 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 112 | 4.5% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Rapide
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.7% 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.
- Visibility (2.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2013 Aston Martin Rapides pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 591 2013 Aston Martin Rapide MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Aston Martin Rapide?
Tyres, recorded in 2.7% of tests, followed by visibility (2.4%).
Does the 2013 Rapide get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 7.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 591 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.