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J123 DTC

2016 Aston Martin DB9

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

54,241 mi
Last recorded54,241 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Aston Martin DB914,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 DTC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 54,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 52,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 52,063 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 50,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 43,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 49,845 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 36,692 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 29,907 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 22,849 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 44,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Return spring for hand brake mechanism incorrectly seated but still operational (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 16,706 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 43,234 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 43,224 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 10,021 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,341 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake servo has sligth surface corrosion.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,137 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 36,107 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,703 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,143 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 32,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,849 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,880 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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J123 DTC is a 2016 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

Across all 2016 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.0% with a typical mileage of 14,104 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J123 DTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J123 DTC registered?

J123 DTC is a 2016 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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