2009 Aston Martin DBS 5.9L Petrol · S6 AGK

The 2009 Aston Martin DBS presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 29 May 2026 at 23,769 miles with zero defects recorded. This marks three consecutive flawless annual tests, a notable shift from the advisory noted in April 2023 when the tester flagged a slightly damaged or perishing nearside front tyre at 23,477 miles. The absence of any new advisories or failures since then suggests the previous owner has maintained the car diligently, addressing minor consumable wear promptly and keeping the vehicle in sound mechanical order. The mileage pattern tells a story of exceptionally gentle use for a seventeen-year-old grand tourer. Across the five-year MOT record, the car has covered just 590 miles, averaging barely 118 miles per year. The 2022 test recorded 23,179 miles, rising to 23,477 by April 2023, then 23,583 by June 2024, and 23,710 by June 2025, before reaching 23,769 in May 2026. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in accumulation. Such low annual mileage typically limits wear on brakes, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components, but it also raises the question of prolonged standing, which can cause its own issues including flat-spotted tyres, seized calipers, and dried-out rubber seals. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still inspect the underside carefully for corrosion, particularly on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, as low-mileage cars that sit unused for extended periods can develop surface rust that does not always trigger an MOT failure but may compromise structural integrity over time. The tyre advisory from 2023 was minor and resolved, but checking the age and condition of all four tyres remains worthwhile, since rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Brake discs and calipers deserve close attention too; a car driven so infrequently may suffer from uneven pad deposits or binding calipers that a single annual MOT drive might not fully reveal. The clean MOT history is encouraging, yet it only captures a snapshot on test day. A thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Aston Martin's bonded aluminium VH platform would be prudent, focusing on suspension bushes, exhaust components, and fluid condition, particularly coolant and brake fluid, which deteriorate with time rather than mileage. The data suggests responsible ownership, but low use is not the same as no risk, and a hands-on assessment remains essential before committing to such a high-value purchase.