ASTON MARTIN DB9 MOT Pass Rate
92.6% of 1,754 ASTON MARTIN DB9 MOT tests pass.
At 92.6%, The DB9 passes slightly less often than the average across all ASTON MARTIN models (94.8%).
The ASTON MARTIN DB9 passes its MOT 92.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 97.7% at 6–10 years to 92.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 97.7% | 177 | 21,398 miles |
| 10–15 years | 92.2% | 322 | 34,675 miles |
| 15+ years | 92.0% | 1,255 | 48,242 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ASTON MARTIN DB9
The most common reason the ASTON MARTIN DB9 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 62.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 62.8% | not working |
| Visibility | 24.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Brakes | 18.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 18.2% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Suspension | 14.9% | fractured or broken |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.7% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 4.1% | fractured |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.1% | fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.4% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related ASTON MARTIN models
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