2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Aston Martin DB9 MOT pass rate and common faults

204 MOT tests in 2024. 95.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time95.6%
Failed or needed repairs4.4%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 204 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    1 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Driver's seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.0.5%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  2. Tyres2.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  4. Suspension0.5%
  5. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened1.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.0%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2015 Aston Martin DB9?

In 2024, 95.6% of 2015 Aston Martin DB9 cars passed their MOT first time, across 204 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Aston Martin DB9?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2015 Aston Martin DB9 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).