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Aston Martin DBX reliability by build year

Coverage 2020-present1 named generationSUVPETROL

We've only got 425 MOT tests for Aston Martin DBXes built around 2022 (3 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Aston Martin DBX built around 2022: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Aston Martin DBXes built around 2022 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check an Aston Martin DBX by number plate

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Aston Martin DBX's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your DBX's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

DBX Mk1

Mk1 (2020-present)

Excellent
PETROL

3.6% fail rate, built around 2021 (4 years old)

Likely between 2.0% and 6.4%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 9 MOTs, 11.4%)

From 303 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Aston Martin DBX.

See every build year for the Aston Martin DBX

By age

Aston Martin DBX fail rate by age

This chart combines every Aston Martin DBX ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
4257.3%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
3033.6%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
8710.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 5 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 3-year-old Aston Martin DBXes

These issues come from 3-year-old Aston Martin DBXes, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    8.5%
    Advisory: 44Fail: 13 (23% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    8.2%
    Advisory: 56Fail: 3 (5% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    4.0%
    Advisory: 13Fail: 12 (48% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    1.6%
    Advisory: 8Fail: 1 (11% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Headlamp aimed too low or out of line

    1.4%
    Advisory: 8Fail: 1 (11% of the times it was found)

Based on 425 MOT tests on 3-year-old Aston Martin DBXes, every generation combined.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Aston Martin DBX.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

13 recalls in all

3 of the 13 Aston Martin DBX recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 recalls

Top concerns

  • DBX rear lower arm bolt
  • RA-03-1973 – oil cooler hoses
  • RA-03-1926– DBX707 oil cooler hoses

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Honda HR-V

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.3%
    Dangerous
    1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 7.3% for the Aston Martin DBX, both built around 2022.

    4,493 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  2. 2

    Lexus UX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.2%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 7.3% for the Aston Martin DBX, both built around 2022.

    4,866 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  3. 3

    Volkswagen ID4 Life

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.3%

    No clear edge over the Aston Martin DBX on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,494 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  4. 4

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 4.3%, against 7.3% for the Aston Martin DBX, both built around 2022.

    2,386 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2022 (3 years old), the Aston Martin DBX across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. This is based on 425 3-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Aston Martin DBX ever sold: 815 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2022 (3 years old): 425 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.