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2014 Aston Martin DB9: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Aston Martin DB9 first registered in 2014: we looked at the 496 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 496 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

496MOTs of 2014 cars, done in 2023–2025
93%pass first time (all 2014 cars: 70%)
2,400typical miles a year
16%had tyres flagged

Common 2014 Aston Martin DB9 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2014 Aston Martin DB9 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    16% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    5% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    4% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Suspension
    3% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    3% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    1% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2014 Aston Martin DB9

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Aston Martin DB9 compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2017–Too few tests
2016491Tyres 11%
2015594Tyres 15%
2013498Tyres 16%
2012221Tyres 15%
2011258Brakes 12%
2010558Tyres 15%
2009671Tyres 13%
20081,357Tyres 13%
20071,892Tyres 14%
20061,737Tyres 15%
20053,054Tyres 13%
2004756Tyres 16%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Aston Martin DB9 cars first registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score