2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Aston Martin DB9 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,027 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

158Well above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,027 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working1.3%
  4. Stop lamp: not working1.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  6. Driver's seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.0.5%
  7. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.5%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    7 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.3%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  3. Suspension2.2%
  4. Brakes2.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  6. Tyres1.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded3.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.8%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2005 Aston Martin DB9?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2005 Aston Martin DB9 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,027 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Aston Martin DB9?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Aston Martin DB9 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 158, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).