2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Aston Martin Dbs MOT pass rate and common faults

199 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

156Well above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.1%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 199 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  4. Stop lamp: remains on when the brakes are released1.0%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  9. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.0%
  2. Tyres3.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  6. Brakes0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
  4. Anti-roll bars - linkage: corroded and seriously weakened1.5%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible1.5%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2009 Aston Martin Dbs?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2009 Aston Martin Dbs cars passed their MOT first time, across 199 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Aston Martin Dbs reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 156, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).