2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Aston Martin DB9 MOT pass rate and common faults

636 MOT tests in 2024. 90.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

160Well above average
Passed first time90.9%
Failed or needed repairs9.1%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 636 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  5. Washers: not working0.6%
  6. Stop lamp: not working0.6%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  3. Brakes2.5%
  4. Suspension1.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Tyres0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Steering0.3%

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 structure4.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2007 Aston Martin DB9?

In 2024, 90.9% of 2007 Aston Martin DB9 cars passed their MOT first time, across 636 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Aston Martin DB9?

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

Is the 2007 Aston Martin DB9 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 160, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).