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481 CMY

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,929 mi
Last recorded81,929 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration481 CMY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 81,929 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 80,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 79,701 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 79,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,596 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,502 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,471 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim - several places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,760 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 75,750 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,480 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,584 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 67,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,512 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,433 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,691 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,691 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,222 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,038 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 16,797 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,262 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 13,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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481 CMY is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 481 CMY, 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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481 CMY is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is 481 CMY safe to buy?

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