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AM02 ARE

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,712 mi
Last recorded49,712 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 ARE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 47,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 45,935 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 45,911 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))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,489 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 42,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,056 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,846 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,726 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,341 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,914 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,442 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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AM02 ARE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AM02 ARE, 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 AM02 ARE registered?

AM02 ARE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AM02 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 ARE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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