Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Aston Martin Db9?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Aston Martin Db9?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Aston Martin Db9?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Aston Martin Db9 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 176 vehicles, the 2013 Aston Martin Db9 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Aston Martin Db9?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Aston Martin Db9 are: Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (30.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (28.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Aston Martin Db9?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Aston Martin Db9 (2013)

176 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2013 Aston Martin Db9

CarHunch analysed 176 real MOT records for the 2013 Aston Martin Db9. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2013 Aston Martin Db9 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.9

Over 10.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–27k

For context

These stats describe 176 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 176 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 30.8%

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 11.2%

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule · Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 10.8%

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Lighting 5.8%

Offside Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Before you buy a 2013 Aston Martin Db9

Based on MOT data from 176 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Aston Martin Db9 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,173

typical

13,622

low mileage

26,876

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Aston Martin Db9 vehicles fall between 13,622 and 26,876 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,622 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,622–26,876 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Aston Martin Db9s sit.

⚠ Over 36,282 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Aston Martin Db9 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Aston Martin Db9s are 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.9

Avg failures per vehicle

4.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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