2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Aston Martin DB9 MOT pass rate and common faults

164 MOT tests in 2024. 95.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

137Well above average
Passed first time95.7%
Failed or needed repairs4.3%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Hydraulic brake callipers: leaking0.6%
  2. Position lamp: light intensity significantly reduced0.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  5. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.6%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics2.4%
  2. Tyres1.2%
  3. Brakes0.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  5. Suspension0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%
  5. Anti-roll bars - linkage: corroded and seriously weakened1.8%

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: hydraulic brake callipers: leaking. 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 2014 Aston Martin DB9?

In 2024, 95.7% of 2014 Aston Martin DB9 cars passed their MOT first time, across 164 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Aston Martin DB9?

The most common failure reasons were hydraulic brake callipers: leaking; position lamp: light intensity significantly reduced; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Aston Martin DB9 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 137, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).