2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Aston Martin DB9 MOT pass rate and common faults

167 MOT tests in 2024. 94.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time94.6%
Failed or needed repairs5.4%
Typical mileage at test18,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 167 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working0.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.6%
  2. Lights & electrics1.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  5. Brakes0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2016 Aston Martin DB9?

In 2024, 94.6% of 2016 Aston Martin DB9 cars passed their MOT first time, across 167 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Aston Martin DB9?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Aston Martin DB9 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).