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AM05 SPY

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,899 mi
Last recorded52,899 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 52,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 49,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,705 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper union/pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 40,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,484 miles

Covers underneath vehicle not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,675 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 28,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake pads down to metal (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,579 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,644 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,219 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,554 miles

Rear undertray insecure

Unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,496 miles

Unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to vehicle undertrays.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,057 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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AM05 SPY 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 95%.

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 AM05 SPY, 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 AM05 SPY registered?

AM05 SPY is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AM05 SPY safe to buy?

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