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BU05 TLK

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,194 mi
Last recorded71,194 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 TLK
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 71,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 69,962 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 69,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 65,058 miles
Fail 26 May 2024 65,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 59,348 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,865 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,753 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 48,444 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 48,444 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,862 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,680 miles

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,678 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,865 miles

off-side front tyre cracking at main tread area

Fail 12 Jun 2013 32,863 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

off-side front tyre cracking at main tread area

Fail 28 Jun 2012 28,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,467 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,881 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,956 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 TLK is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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