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A3 MVJ

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,007 mi
Last recorded69,007 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MVJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 67,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 67,409 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 66,829 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,365 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 64,354 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost worn to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost worn to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 62,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 62,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,604 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyre pressure light on

Fail 2 Mar 2017 61,360 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyre pressure light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,358 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,898 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,669 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,984 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,652 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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A3 MVJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A3 MVJ, 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 A3 MVJ registered?

A3 MVJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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