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A8 SJT

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,643 mi
Last recorded43,643 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SJT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 43,643 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 41,641 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 41,408 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 41,366 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 40,213 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 39,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,647 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,134 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,204 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 32,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 29,749 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,119 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 25,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 23,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 21,656 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,207 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,212 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,getting close to legal limit

Fail 28 Apr 2009 13,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,getting close to legal limit

Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,143 miles

Engine management light is on .

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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A8 SJT is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A8 SJT, 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 A8 SJT registered?

A8 SJT is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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