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BU05 CWE

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,614 mi
Last recorded40,614 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 40,614 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 40,613 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 40,498 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 39,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 39,309 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 37,999 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015
Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 25,698 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,995 miles

Slight cracking on front tyre tread offside and nearside.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,700 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 18,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,192 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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BU05 CWE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BU05 CWE, 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 BU05 CWE registered?

BU05 CWE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is BU05 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 CWE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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