2021 Aston Martin DBS: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2021 Aston Martin DBSs, from 141 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 141 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2021 Aston Martin DBS MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres10% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension1% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors1% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 109 | Tyres 14% |
| 2020 | 216 | Tyres 12% |
| 2019 | 315 | Tyres 14% |
| 2012 | 112 | Tyres 11% |
| 2011 | 141 | Tyres 21% |
| 2010 | 184 | Tyres 13% |
| 2009 | 202 | Tyres 9% |
| 2008 | 108 | Tyres 6% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2021 Aston Martin DBSs registered in 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score