Aston Martin DB9 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 3,090 −5.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 1,698 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 90.1% Cars of the same ages 61.4%
• Rank by number licensed No. 498 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2016 4,358 licensed
• Average annual mileage 1,406 miles a year

How many Aston Martin DB9s are left in Great Britain?

There were 3,090 Aston Martin DB9s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,698 declared off the road (SORN). That is 29.1% fewer than the peak of 4,358 in 2016.

Aston Martin DB9 MOT reliability

In 2025, 90.1% of Aston Martin DB9 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Aston Martin DB9s tested pass 61.4% of the time, so the Aston Martin DB9 does better than average for its age, by 28.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 90.2%.

Aston Martin DB9 MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT, appearing on 40.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 1.4% of Aston Martin DB9 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Aston Martin DB9 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction”, on 17.1% of 416 failed tests. 23.9% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Aston Martin DB9 by year

3 years of the Aston Martin DB9, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2005 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (89.8% passed first time) and the 2006 cars worst (86.9%).

Aston Martin DB9 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 3,124 Aston Martin DB9s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 99.5% have an engine of 5,901cc to 6,000cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Aston Martin DB9 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Aston Martin DB9 from 2004 to 2017. On the NEDC test (listings 2004 to 2017), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 15.8 to 20.2 mpg, with CO2 of 325 to 421 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “DB9”, “DB9 08MY”, “DB9 09MY”, “DB9, Model Year 2010”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Aston Martin DB9 safety recalls

DVSA lists 9 safety recalls for the Aston Martin DB9 since 1992, the first in 2005. The most recent was launched on 18 December 2017.

All 9 Aston Martin DB9 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Aston Martin DB9. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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