2016 Aston Martin DB11 5.2L Petrol · LM60 STU

The 2016 Aston Martin DB11 presents a fully clean MOT record with zero defects flagged across all five recorded tests, the most recent being a pass with no advisories on 24 September 2025 at 29,830 miles. This is an exceptionally strong pattern for a ten-year-old performance GT. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently positive, indicating that the car has been properly maintained and that no recurring mechanical or structural faults have surfaced over the last four years of documented testing. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. The vehicle has covered just 13,040 miles over the five-year period from January 2022 to September 2025, averaging roughly 2,600 miles per year. The gap between the March 2025 test at 27,800 miles and the September 2025 test at 29,830 miles shows a modest 2,030-mile accumulation over six months, slightly more active than the earlier years but still well within gentle-use territory. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or reversals in the record. The annual tests have been conducted consistently each spring or early autumn, suggesting a regular annual servicing habit rather than sporadic or neglected upkeep. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still commission a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that MOT tests do not fully stress. The DB11's adaptive dampers, front suspension lower bushes, and rear coil springs should be checked for wear, as these components degrade with age and low mileage can mask deterioration from sitting idle. The brake discs and pads, particularly at the rear, deserve close scrutiny since light use can lead to uneven pad deposits and disc corrosion rather than even wear. Tyre age is also critical; even with deep tread, rubber older than six years can harden and crack, so the date codes on all four tyres must be verified. Structurally, the bonded aluminium body and front subframe should be inspected for any signs of corrosion or previous collision repair, as these are costly to rectify on this model. The exhaust system, including catalytic converters and Lambda sensors, warrants a live emissions check beyond the MOT idle test, given the sensitivity of the twin-turbo V12 system. A clean MOT record is reassuring, but on a low-mileage, decade-old Aston Martin, age-related deterioration and long stationary periods pose a different risk profile than mileage-driven wear. A specialist pre-purchase inspection covering these specific areas is strongly advised before committing.