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BU05 TOA

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,607 mi
Last recorded31,607 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 TOA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 31,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 30,625 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 29,497 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 28,425 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 26,196 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 23,584 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 21,606 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 21,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 17,478 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 16,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,520 miles

water leak from engine

water leak from front of car

Fail 1 Jul 2015 15,520 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

water leak from engine

water leak from front of car

Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,131 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 14,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 14,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 13,805 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 12,082 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,962 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 TOA is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TOA, 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 BU05 TOA registered?

BU05 TOA is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BU05 TOA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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