ASTON MARTIN DB9 MOT pass rate
94.0% of 8,851 ASTON MARTIN DB9 MOT tests pass.
At 94.0%, The DB9 passes slightly less often than the average across all ASTON MARTIN models (95.1%).
The ASTON MARTIN DB9 passes its MOT 94.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 97.5% at 6–10 years to 93.3% 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 | 97.5% | 1,060 | 22,176 miles |
| 10–15 years | 94.2% | 1,635 | 34,955 miles |
| 15+ years | 93.3% | 6,156 | 44,493 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 60.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.4% | Not working |
| Brakes | 22.8% | Excessively binding |
| Visibility | 22.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 15.4% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Suspension | 14.5% | Fractured or broken |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.4% | Fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
| Road Wheels | 3.0% | Fractured |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related ASTON MARTIN models
- ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE — 96.3% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN DB11 — 97.5% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE — 94.3% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN DBS — 97.4% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN DB7 — 88.9% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH — 95.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the ASTON MARTIN DB9?
- 94.0% of ASTON MARTIN DB9 MOT tests pass, based on 8,851 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the ASTON MARTIN DB9?
- The most common reason the ASTON MARTIN DB9 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the ASTON MARTIN DB9's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the ASTON MARTIN service history guide for how to check and keep one.