2014 Aston Martin Rapide — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 488 MOT tests, the 2014 Aston Martin Rapide recorded a 91.6% pass rate. That is 7.0 percentage points better than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 15.4%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and lighting & signalling (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and malfunction indicator lamp — tread depth alone was recorded 11 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 13.0% once past 60-90k — 2.4× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 9.5% in 2021 to 5.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 20 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 13 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 9 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 8 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 6 | Washers | 5 |
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 | 19.7% | 96 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.7% | 62 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.5% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 12 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.6% | 8 |
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 | 203 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 237 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 46 | 13.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 105 | 9.5% |
| 2022 | 98 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 100 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 94 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 91 | 5.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Rapide
On a 2014 Rapide, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.1% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2014 Aston Martin Rapides pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 488 2014 Aston Martin Rapide MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Aston Martin Rapide?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.7%).
Does the 2014 Rapide get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 13.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 488 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.