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C13 YRS

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,155 mi
Last recorded43,155 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 YRS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 43,155 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 43,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 43,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 42,881 miles

ADVICE KEEP EYE ON ALL TYRES

ADVICE ON FURTHER LOOK AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKES AND BRAKE DISCS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,580 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 42,580 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,230 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 41,919 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,473 miles

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

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

advice on front and rear number plates deteriorated slight

advice on further look at rear brakes sticking slight

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f flexy brake pipe at ends

Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,931 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,824 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 39,819 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective not clearing h/lamp (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,109 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,557 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 27,557 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,374 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 16,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,721 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,490 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 12,485 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,024 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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C13 YRS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver 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 C13 YRS, 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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C13 YRS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 5 June 2005.

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