Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Aston Martin Db9 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 173 vehicles, the 2016 Aston Martin Db9 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Aston Martin Db9?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Aston Martin Db9 are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.9% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.4% 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 2016 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 (2016)

173 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2016 Aston Martin Db9

CarHunch analysed 173 real MOT records for the 2016 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 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.

We have limited data for the 2016 Aston Martin Db9 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 7.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 8k–20k

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These stats describe 173 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 173 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 25.9%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front 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 8.6%

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

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

Lighting 5.8%

Offside Headlamp aim too high · Nearside Headlamp aim too high

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

Other issues 5.8%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Wipers & washers 5%

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Aston Martin Db9

Based on MOT data from 173 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.9% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 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.

14,702

typical

8,040

low mileage

20,276

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Aston Martin Db9 vehicles fall between 8,040 and 20,276 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,040 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.

✓ 8,040–20,276 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Aston Martin Db9s sit.

⚠ Over 27,372 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Aston Martin Db9 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Aston Martin Db9s are 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.
* 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

7.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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