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AU05 BDV

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,426 mi
Last recorded14,426 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 BDV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 14,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 14,296 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 14,208 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 14,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 13,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 13,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre light on

Pass 26 Mar 2020 13,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 13,693 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 13,669 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 13,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 13,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 13,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,587 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 13,343 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 12,863 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 11,677 miles

edges of front tyres worn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 10,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 8,217 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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AU05 BDV 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 AU05 BDV, 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 AU05 BDV registered?

AU05 BDV is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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