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23 W

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,402 mi
Last recorded64,402 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 W
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 64,402 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 64,401 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,273 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,671 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 59,933 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,332 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 56,401 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,750 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,621 miles

Both front tyres slight uneven wear

Both rear tyres 3mm

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,254 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,236 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,733 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,304 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,815 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 33,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,907 miles

o/s/f door latch assy loose

Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,329 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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23 W is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 23 W, 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 21 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 23 W registered?

23 W is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is 23 W safe to buy?

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