Car statistics
Aston Martin car statistics
How many Aston Martin cars are on the road in Great Britain, every Aston Martin model, its share of new cars over time and which fuels they use, how they do at the MOT and their safety recalls. Built from DVLA licensing records and DVSA MOT results.
- Licensed in Great Britain 22,801 +1.1% on a year earlier
- Rank among makes No. 48 0.07% of licensed cars
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 92.3% Cars of the same ages 70.9%
- New registrations in 2025 1,092 0.05% of all new cars
- Most common fuel Petrol 99.6% of those licensed
- Safety recalls since 1992 34 naming 14 Aston Martin models
How many Aston Martin cars are on the road?
There were 22,801 Aston Martin cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 9,352 declared off the road (SORN). That is 0.07% of all licensed cars, making Aston Martin the No. 48 make on the road. That is the most on the road at any year end since 1994. Petrol makes up 99.6% of licensed Aston Martin cars, against 54.6% of all cars.
Aston Martin cars licensed in Great Britain
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 2,397 |
| 1995 | 2,616 |
| 1996 | 3,306 |
| 1997 | 3,721 |
| 1998 | 4,019 |
| 1999 | 4,422 |
| 2000 | 4,749 |
| 2001 | 5,138 |
| 2002 | 5,603 |
| 2003 | 6,115 |
| 2004 | 6,776 |
| 2005 | 8,285 |
| 2006 | 10,386 |
| 2007 | 12,291 |
| 2008 | 13,369 |
| 2009 | 14,217 |
| 2010 | 14,746 |
| 2011 | 15,353 |
| 2012 | 15,928 |
| 2013 | 16,401 |
| 2014 | 16,675 |
| 2015 | 17,240 |
| 2016 | 17,818 |
| 2017 | 18,635 |
| 2018 | 19,455 |
| 2019 | 20,516 |
| 2020 | 20,238 |
| 2021 | 21,056 |
| 2022 | 21,531 |
| 2023 | 21,624 |
| 2024 | 21,938 |
| 2025 | 22,411 |
| 2026 | 22,801 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Aston Martin cars
All cars in Great Britain
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Aston Martin models
16 Aston Martin models have a page of their own. The most common is the Aston Martin Vantage, with 7,036 licensed: 30.9% of all Aston Martin cars on the road. Over the last year the DB1 added the most cars on the road (+288, +56.3%) and the DB9 lost the most (−183, −5.6%). The totals above also count models too small for a page of their own.
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Main fuel | MOT pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage | 7,036 | +0.2% | 2,690 | Petrol | 93.8% |
| DB9 | 3,090 | −5.6% | 1,698 | Petrol | 90.1% |
| DB11 | 2,385 | −0.6% | 215 | Petrol | 95.1% |
| DBX | 1,772 | +17.7% | 61 | Petrol | – |
| DBS | 1,505 | −2.1% | 544 | Petrol | 94.0% |
| DB7 | 1,188 | −5.9% | 1,300 | Petrol | 86.0% |
| Vanquish | 1,111 | +2.2% | 475 | Petrol | 93.7% |
| DB1 | 800 | +56.3% | 23 | Petrol | – |
| Rapide | 654 | −4.9% | 176 | Petrol | – |
| DB6 | 441 | +0.5% | 101 | Petrol | – |
| V8 | 367 | −1.3% | 200 | Petrol | – |
| DB5 | 298 | +0.7% | 87 | Petrol | – |
| Virage | 241 | −4.0% | 306 | Petrol | – |
| Volante | 205 | +7.9% | 146 | Petrol | – |
| V12 Vanquish | 165 | −6.2% | 202 | Petrol | – |
| Cygnet | 117 | −2.5% | 36 | Petrol | – |
MOT pass rates are first-time passes of cars aged three and over in 2025. A dash means too few tests, or a model DVSA’s records do not separate from vans.
New Aston Martin cars registered each year
Registrations of new Aston Martin cars in Great Britain peaked at 2,415 in 2006. In 2025, 1,092 were registered for the first time: 0.05% of all new cars, against 0.10% in 2006, Aston Martin’s best year for share of new cars.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 542 |
| ’02 | 535 |
| ’03 | 491 |
| ’04 | 682 |
| ’05 | 1,597 |
| ’06 | 2,415 |
| ’07 | 2,215 |
| ’08 | 1,619 |
| ’09 | 1,296 |
| ’10 | 1,141 |
| ’11 | 1,081 |
| ’12 | 1,081 |
| ’13 | 1,048 |
| ’14 | 989 |
| ’15 | 1,123 |
| ’16 | 1,169 |
| ’17 | 1,643 |
| ’18 | 1,677 |
| ’19 | 1,914 |
| ’20 | 969 |
| ’21 | 1,092 |
| ’22 | 1,170 |
| ’23 | 1,045 |
| ’24 | 1,139 |
| ’25 | 1,092 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Share of all new cars
Aston Martin’s first registrations as a share of every car registered for the first time in Great Britain that year.
| Year | Share of new cars |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.02% |
| 2002 | 0.02% |
| 2003 | 0.02% |
| 2004 | 0.03% |
| 2005 | 0.07% |
| 2006 | 0.10% |
| 2007 | 0.09% |
| 2008 | 0.08% |
| 2009 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 0.05% |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Aston Martin MOT reliability
In 2025, 92.3% of MOT tests of Aston Martin cars were passed first time, from 19,605 tests. Cars of the same ages pass 70.9% of the time, so Aston Martin does better than average for the age of its cars, by 21.4 points. That ranks Aston Martin No. 5 of the 50 makes with enough tests to compare. 1.3% of Aston Martin tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Among Aston Martin models with enough tests, the DB9 does best for its age (+28.7 points against cars of the same ages) and the DB11 does worst (+13.1 points). Average age at test for Aston Martin cars: 13.4 years.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Same ages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB9 | 4,209 | 90.1% | 61.4% | +28.7 pts |
| DB7 | 1,827 | 86.0% | 61.0% | +25.0 pts |
| Vanquish | 1,612 | 93.7% | 69.8% | +23.9 pts |
| DBS | 1,629 | 94.0% | 73.5% | +20.5 pts |
| Vantage | 5,216 | 93.8% | 74.4% | +19.4 pts |
| DB11 | 2,608 | 95.1% | 82.0% | +13.1 pts |
Every make and model ranked by MOT pass rate
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Aston Martin safety recalls
DVSA lists 34 safety recalls naming a Aston Martin car model since 1992, across 14 models. 14 were launched from 2016 to 2025, ranking Aston Martin No. 37 of the makes with recalls in those years. A recall naming several Aston Martin models counts once.
Recalls launched each year, 2006 to 2025
| Year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| ’06 | 1 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 1 |
| ’10 | 1 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 1 |
| ’13 | 1 |
| ’14 | 2 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 1 |
| ’17 | 6 |
| ’18 | 1 |
| ’19 | 1 |
| ’20 | 1 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 2 |
| ’25 | 2 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Models with the most recalls
| Model | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Aston Martin Vantage | 15 |
| Aston Martin DB9 | 9 |
| Aston Martin DBS | 8 |
| Aston Martin DB7 | 6 |
| Aston Martin Vanquish | 5 |
| Aston Martin Volante | 5 |
| Aston Martin DB11 | 4 |
| Aston Martin Virage | 4 |
| Aston Martin DBX | 3 |
| Aston Martin V8 | 3 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Latest Aston Martin recalls
- 20 Jul 2026 Replace the Brake Master Cylinders Aston Martin Valkyrie
- 6 May 2026 DBX Rear Lower Arm Bolt Aston Martin DBX
- 28 Aug 2025 RA-06-2074 –Vanquish ESP Aston Martin Vanquish
- 18 Sept 2024 RA-03-1973 – Oil Cooler Hoses Aston Martin DBX, Aston Martin Vantage
- 8 Apr 2024 RA-03-1926– DBX707 Oil Cooler Hoses Aston Martin DBX
Models mostly registered as vans are left out, as on our recalls hub. A recall applies to vehicles built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Aston Martin. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Makes of a similar size
| Rank | Make | Licensed | Change on a year | Main fuel | MOT vs same ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Rover | 26,887 | −8.7% | Petrol | +5.9 pts |
| 46 | Morris | 26,178 | −1.3% | Petrol | – |
| 47 | Bentley | 25,759 | +0.6% | Petrol | +21.7 pts |
| 48 | Aston Martin | 22,801 | +1.1% | Petrol | +21.4 pts |
| 49 | SsangYong | 21,034 | −4.6% | Diesel | −10.3 pts |
| 50 | Chrysler | 16,339 | −14.0% | Petrol | −1.1 pts |
| 51 | Lotus | 14,922 | +5.2% | Petrol | +21.8 pts |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 37,339,879 car records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 29,122,953 car MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
| Safety recalls | Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | January 1992 to September 2026 | 7,495 road vehicle recalls (R/) | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Make totals count every car DVLA records under the make, including models too small for a page of their own. The rank is among all 525 makes on the record.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count cars registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over; retests are excluded. The same-ages figure is what all cars would score with this make’s mix of ages.
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