RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Aston Martin DB9 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·8,755 DVSA tests·2024
Across 8,755 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of Aston Martin DB9 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and steering.
92%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 98% of peers
+30.8 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
1,739 tests · fleet 73%
96%
13 years and older
7,016 tests · fleet 61%
92%
Where the DB9 fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres100
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on body & structure, steering, seat belts.
Share of 13 years and older Aston Martin DB9 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Aston Martin DB9 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Aston Martin DB9 holds up well for its age: 92% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 98% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Aston Martin DB9?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Aston Martin DB9 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 96%; and 13 years and older, 92%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Aston Martin DB9 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Aston Martin DB9 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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