Aston Martin Reliability UK 2026
How reliable is a Aston Martin? Here’s a data-led reliability profile based on first-time MOT pass rates, model-level breakdown, top failure categories, and a buyer’s verdict.
Aston Martin reliability snapshot: first-time MOT pass rate 81.7% (+17.7 pp vs the UK average of 64%). Across 5 Aston Martin models, the typical dangerous-defect rate is 1.56% and the average retest rate is 12.4%. Aston Martin sits well above the UK average on first-time MOT performance. For a buyer focused on long-term reliability, it's a solid badge — though individual mileage and service history still matter more than brand.
Aston Martin first-time MOT pass rate
81.7%
Implied failure rate: 18.3% · UK average pass rate: 64%
+17.7 pp
1.56%
12.4%
How Aston Martin compares to the UK average
The UK national first-time MOT pass rate is 64%, with about 36% of cars failing on the first attempt.Aston Martin’s pass rate of 81.7% is 17.7 percentage points above that benchmark. That ’s a brand-average figure — individual Aston Martin models range from the high 60s to above 90%, so model and age matter more than the badge.
Most reliable Aston Martin models
Ranked by first-time MOT pass rate across our reliability dataset. Restricted to models with meaningful sample size.
Most problematic Aston Martin models
The Aston Martin models in our dataset with the lowest first-time MOT pass rates. A low pass rate doesn’t mean a bad car — older platforms naturally accumulate wear faster — but it does mean a pre-purchase MOT history check is essential.
Run a free MOT check on a specific Aston Martin
Brand averages set expectations — a single car’s history is what actually decides whether it’s worth buying.
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Top MOT failure categories for Aston Martin
Aggregated across 5 Aston Martin models in our dataset, weighted by sample size.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
Exhaust, fuel and emissions
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Aston Martin reliability — FAQ
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Check a Aston Martin’s MOT history
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Source: MOT Checkup analysis of DVSA MOT test data. Brand-average pass rate is sample-size weighted across 5 Aston Martin models in our dataset. Individual cars vary considerably — always check the specific registration’s MOT history before buying.