Aston Martin DB9 Mk1 (2004-2016) reliability
Aston Martin DB9 Mk1 built around 2016: not enough MOT data yet
We've only seen a handful of Aston Martin DB9 Mk1 models built around 2016 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
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Key figure
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Based on 4,465 tests of DB9 models registered 2004-2016.
Mk1 fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 18 years old.
How the DB9 Mk1 compares
At each age below, see how the DB9 Mk1 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 861 tests across 4 Aston Martin models, built around 2016 (9 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake pipes and hoses
High priorityLook under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.
Brake pipes and hoses
High priorityLook under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Registration Plates
Worth checkingInspect the registration plates carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other coupes to compare
Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the DB9 Mk1.
- 1
Volkswagen Scirocco
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 19.2%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 3.8%
- Dangerous
- 7.2%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 94.4%
No clear edge over the Aston Martin DB9 Mk1 on these figures.
6,525 MOT tests on cars built around 2016
- 2
Audi TT
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 11.8%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 2%
- Dangerous
- 4.5%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 95.5%
No clear edge over the Aston Martin DB9 Mk1 on these figures.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
10,947 MOT tests on cars built around 2016
- 3
Porsche Cayman
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 5.2%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.7%
- Dangerous
- 1.3%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 93%
No clear edge over the Aston Martin DB9 Mk1 on these figures.
1,234 MOT tests on cars built around 2016
- 4
Audi A5
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 17.5%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 3.4%
- Dangerous
- 7.8%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 87.6%
No clear edge over the Aston Martin DB9 Mk1 on these figures.
4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
11,599 MOT tests on cars built around 2016
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- = the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
- Dangerous
- = the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
How many are still registered
Not enough registration data to show this for the Aston Martin DB9.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
Recall context
9 recalls in all7 of the 9 DB9 Mk1 recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 7 recalls
Top concerns
- Vehicle may roll away
- Movement of seat may damage battery supply cable
- Risk of short-circuit in battery supply cable
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
How DB9 Mk1 cars have aged
How DB9 Mk1 cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Mk1 variants compared
Most common issues on Aston Martin DB9 models of this age
This list covers every Aston Martin DB9 built around 2016, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 14.5%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 23.2%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 31.8%Advisory
Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease
- 41.8%Advisory
Brake hose fitting slightly corroded
- 51.8%Advisory
Number plate loose, but not likely to fall off
Based on 221 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2016 (9 years old), the Aston Martin DB9 Mk1 (2004-2016) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 221 9-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.