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A71 MMS

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,010 mi
Last recorded70,010 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA71 MMS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 70,010 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,948 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,487 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,705 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 64,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,583 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,344 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 49,344 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 34,250 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,159 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,621 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,494 miles

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

front tyres perished

Fail 2 Oct 2009 23,481 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,991 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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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A71 MMS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A71 MMS, 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 A71 MMS registered?

A71 MMS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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