2022 Aston Martin DBS 5.2L Petrol · 5705 MW

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status following its most recent test in February 2026 at 10,307 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a persistent and worsening issue regarding tyre condition. While the car passed the inspection, the recurring flagging of tyre perishing and cracking across all axles indicates that the rubber is degrading due to age and lack of use rather than mileage-related wear. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,577 miles per annum. Between the March 2025 test at 9,919 miles and the February 2026 test, the car covered only 388 miles. This extremely low usage frequency suggests the vehicle sits stationary for long periods, which directly explains the structural failure and surface cracking noted in the MOT records, as tyres lose elasticity and dry out when not driven regularly, despite having significant tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of all four tyres to check for deep sidewall cracking and flat spots, as the tester flagged damage on the outer edges in both the 2025 and 2026 tests. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also scrutinise the braking system for surface corrosion on the discs, as high-performance calipers often suffer from when left stationary. The suspension rubberwork should also be examined for signs of perishing, which often mirrors the degradation seen in the tyres of low-mileage vehicles.