2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Aston Martin DB9 MOT pass rate and common faults

569 MOT tests in 2024. 88.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

157Well above average
Passed first time88.4%
Failed or needed repairs11.6%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 569 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics6.2%
  2. Brakes2.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  4. Suspension2.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  6. Tyres1.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded3.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Aston Martin DB9?

In 2024, 88.4% of 2006 Aston Martin DB9 cars passed their MOT first time, across 569 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Aston Martin DB9?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Aston Martin DB9 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 157, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).