Aston Martin Db9 (2013)
2013 Aston Martin Db9
CarHunch analysed 176 real MOT records for the 2013 Aston Martin Db9. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Aston Martin DB9 passes its MOT first time 91.3% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 12.5% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This is a genuinely reliable supercar by the standards of its breed.
These cars are running at just 21,772 miles on average, suggesting careful ownership typical of classic marque enthusiasts, yet they still rack up 4.6 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear on trim, electrics, and ancillaries rather than structural faults. If you're considering one, budget for minor maintenance items and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the electrical systems and suspension components—the headline reliability is solid, but these cars demand attention to detail.
What to check before buying a 2013 Aston Martin Db9
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Aston Martin Db9 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Aston Martin Db9 vehicles fall between 13,622 and 26,876 miles.
2013 Aston Martin Db9 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 157 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Aston Martin Db9
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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30.8%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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28.7%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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25.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.2%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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11%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10.8%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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