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A5 GJS

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,818 mi
Last recorded42,818 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GJS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 42,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 42,714 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 42,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,475 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 42,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,534 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 41,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 40,682 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 40,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 40,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads just over half worn

Fail 15 May 2013 40,009 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads just over half worn

Pass 9 May 2012 38,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,129 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,745 miles

n/s/r outer side light not working with ing on and very bright with ing off

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,676 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,917 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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A5 GJS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A5 GJS, 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 A5 GJS registered?

A5 GJS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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