Aston Martin Db9 (2016)
2016 Aston Martin Db9
CarHunch analysed 173 real MOT records for the 2016 Aston Martin Db9. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Aston Martin DB9 is remarkably reliable, with a 95.4% first-time pass rate that far outpaces the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 6.9% of vehicles. This is a car that, when maintained, passes its MOT cleanly.
At just 14,815 miles average, these DB9s are lightly used examples, which explains both the excellent pass rate and the low 0.38 failures per vehicle. The 2.4 advisories per car suggest minor wear is creeping in, but nothing systemic—if you're buying one, verify service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the expensive running gear like suspension and brakes, which are the usual advisory triggers on high-value sports cars.
What to check before buying a 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Aston Martin Db9 vehicles fall between 8,040 and 20,276 miles.
2016 Aston Martin Db9 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 156 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 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 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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25.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.9%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.1%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8.6%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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6.5%
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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