Aston Martin Rapide MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Aston Martin Rapide. Check any Rapide by registration number below.

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93.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.5%

vs Aston Martin Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Aston Martin Rapide — MOT Reliability Overview

The Aston Martin Rapide has an average MOT pass rate of 93.2%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the Aston Martin brand average of 93.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Rapide is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Aston Martin Rapide, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Aston Martin Rapide performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 46 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.8%

Mileage at 3yr

12k mi

2019

Based on 143 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.0%

Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

2018

Based on 92 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 5yr

28k mi

2017

Based on 159 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

4.9%

2016

Based on 124 vehicles

99.2%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2015

Based on 309 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.3%

Mileage at 10yr

57k mi

2014

Based on 273 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

8.6%

Mileage at 10yr

60k mi

2013

Based on 389 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

2.1%

Mileage at 10yr

62k mi

2012

Based on 296 vehicles

93.6%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

5.3%

Mileage at 10yr

52k mi

2011

Based on 447 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

8.9%

2010

Based on 446 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

3.2%

0

Based on 903 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Aston Martin average: 93.7%

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

4.3%

Offside

4.3%

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90.0% pass rate

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92.6% pass rate

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94.2% pass rate

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94.1% pass rate

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99.2% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Aston Martin Rapide

Aston Martin Rapide — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Aston Martin Rapide MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Aston Martin Rapide?

The average MOT pass rate for the Aston Martin Rapide is 93.2% compared to the Aston Martin average of 93.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Aston Martin Rapide?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Aston Martin Rapide reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 93.2%, the Aston Martin Rapide is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Aston Martin Rapide?

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What mileage should I expect on a Aston Martin Rapide?

Typical mileage for the Aston Martin Rapide: 11,566 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Rapide to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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