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AB05 AML

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,036 mi
Last recorded28,036 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 28,036 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 27,892 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 27,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 27,624 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 27,536 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 27,475 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 27,418 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,186 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 26,839 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 26,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,778 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,070 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 15,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 10,285 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 9,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,764 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 7,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 5,854 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 5,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 4,411 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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AB05 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB05 AML, 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 AB05 AML registered?

AB05 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is AB05 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 AML shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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