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A1 GVY

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,068 mi
Last recorded49,068 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GVY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 49,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion under vehicle ( steering & suspension component)

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil under trays fitted obscuring full view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres tread depth perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 48,554 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion under vehicle ( steering & suspension component)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil under trays fitted obscuring full view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres tread depth perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 47,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 47,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,635 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,358 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 46,358 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 45,002 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,810 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 32,800 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,191 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2010 29,190 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/f abs wire insecure under wheel arch

Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,652 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 GVY is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GVY, 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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A1 GVY is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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