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97 PHX

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,135 mi
Last recorded46,135 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 PHX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 46,135 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 44,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 44,281 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 43,504 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,243 miles

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Fail 21 Oct 2021 43,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,881 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,669 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 15 Oct 2019 42,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2018 41,299 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,564 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,207 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 32,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,961 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 30,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,753 miles

Airbag light on.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,405 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 22,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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97 PHX is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 97 PHX, 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 97 PHX registered?

97 PHX is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is 97 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 PHX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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