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BU05 CWA

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,190 mi
Last recorded77,190 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 CWA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 75,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 74,555 miles

advice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs

advice on heavy surface corshoin at rear coil springs advice further look rear coil springs

advice on slight surface corrosion at rear axle and rear suspension a

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,352 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 65,717 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,030 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,030 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

nearside rear lamp,condensation

Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 58,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,319 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corrodid at flexy

brake wear indicator lamp on

wear on edges of both front tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2016 54,529 miles

wear on outer edges of both front tyres.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,221 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 44,597 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 39,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wear,atinner and outer edges.

both rear tyres reached wear indicators.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 39,667 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wear,atinner and outer edges.

both rear tyres reached wear indicators.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,089 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,656 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 15,982 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,288 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BU05 CWA is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU05 CWA, 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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BU05 CWA is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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