2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Aston Martin DB9 MOT pass rate and common faults

171 MOT tests in 2024. 91.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

137Well above average
Passed first time91.8%
Failed or needed repairs8.2%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 171 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%
  2. Cable: damaged1.2%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  3. Lights & electrics1.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  5. Tyres1.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%

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 structure7.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  3. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded2.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.8%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2013 Aston Martin DB9?

In 2024, 91.8% of 2013 Aston Martin DB9 cars passed their MOT first time, across 171 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Aston Martin DB9?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; cable: damaged; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Aston Martin DB9 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 137, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).