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AH05 ZAR

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,942 mi
Last recorded53,942 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH05 ZAR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 53,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 51,302 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,251 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 51,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,615 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 50,615 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,768 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 49,266 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 49,250 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,615 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,670 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 44,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,995 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,586 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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AH05 ZAR 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 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 AH05 ZAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AH05 ZAR registered?

AH05 ZAR is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AH05 ZAR safe to buy?

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