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A1 GSM

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,514 mi
Last recorded40,514 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GSM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 40,514 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 40,478 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 40,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 40,410 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 40,135 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 40,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,841 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 39,832 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,738 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,161 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,931 miles

front number plate small but letters are legible and conform to current regulations

o/s dip beam very slow to function correctly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,669 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,945 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 14,000 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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A1 GSM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A1 GSM, 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 A1 GSM registered?

A1 GSM is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is A1 GSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 GSM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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