Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto
From 1,441 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 18 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2020 | 97.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dbx V8 Autos tested had between 11,310 and 25,995 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,090 median miles, the Dbx V8 Auto has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Aston Martin models
| Aston Martin Vantage | 95.1% |
| Aston Martin Db9 | 92.7% |
| Aston Martin Db11 | 96.7% |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 92.9% |
| Aston Martin Dbs | 97.1% |
Common questions
What is the Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto has a 97.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,441 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Aston Martin Dbx V8 Auto is 18,090 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,310 and 25,995 miles.
Buying a used Dbx V8 Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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