Aston Martin Rapide
From 1,905 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 wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 33 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 | 33 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 15 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 11 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 7 |
Aston Martin Rapide on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 6 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 6.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 720 | 127 | +0 | -0 | +9 |
| 2025 Q2 | 716 | 122 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
| 2025 Q1 | 688 | 155 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2024 Q4 | 697 | 147 | +0 | -0 | +11 |
| 2024 Q3 | 726 | 107 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q2 | 743 | 89 | +0 | -0 | +18 |
| 2024 Q1 | 715 | 99 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
| 2023 Q4 | 717 | 110 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapide S V12 Auto | Petrol | 350 | 51% |
| Rapide V12 Auto | Petrol | 340 | 49% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 99% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2017 | 94.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2015 | 94.1% | a driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended., number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2014 | 86.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
4 earlier years
| 2013 | 93.8% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2012 | 94.4% | a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid), engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2011 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2010 | 96% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rapides tested had between 30,781 and 53,506 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,704 median miles, the Rapide has 0.017 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 Rapide MOT pass rate?
The Aston Martin Rapide has a 93.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,905 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Aston Martin Rapide?
The most common MOT failure on the Aston Martin Rapide is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Aston Martin Rapides are on UK roads?
There are 720 Aston Martin Rapides currently licensed on UK roads, with 127 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Aston Martin Rapide at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Aston Martin Rapide is 39,704 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,781 and 53,506 miles.
Buying a used Rapide?
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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