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5 BDB

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,438 mi
Last recorded55,438 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 BDB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,438 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 54,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 53,865 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,991 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,839 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 52,839 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,431 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,743 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 42,743 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,764 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,095 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 37,095 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 34,407 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake travel just o k

small cuts in front tyre,cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,196 miles

rear brake pads wearing down

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,150 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 24,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 11,906 miles

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

Rear 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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5 BDB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 5 BDB, 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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5 BDB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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