2013 Aston Martin Rapide — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 591 MOT tests analysed for the 2013 Aston Martin Rapide, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (81.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.7% | 16 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 14 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 8 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.7% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 11 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
| 3 | Washers | 6 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 6 | Attachment | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.0% | 118 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.7% | 75 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.9% | 17 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 14 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.9% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.5% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 207 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 332 | 8.7% |
| 60-90k | 41 | 7.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 117 | 7.7% |
| 2022 | 128 | 10.2% |
| 2023 | 122 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | 112 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 112 | 4.5% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Rapide
Before buying a 2013 Aston Martin Rapide, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Aston Martin Rapides pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 591 2013 Aston Martin Rapide MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Aston Martin Rapide?
Tyres, recorded in 2.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.4%).
Does the 2013 Rapide get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 7.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 591 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.