2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Aston Martin DB9 MOT pass rate and common faults

190 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

153Well above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.0%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 190 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  5. Individual direction indicators: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning1.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.1%
  8. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%
  9. Position lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning0.5%
  10. Registration plates: insecure0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.9%
  2. Brakes3.7%
  3. Suspension1.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Tyres1.1%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.7%
  5. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened2.6%

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 2010 Aston Martin DB9?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2010 Aston Martin DB9 cars passed their MOT first time, across 190 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Aston Martin DB9?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Aston Martin DB9 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 153, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).