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C18 ARX

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 ARX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 53,573 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 52,271 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 51,741 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 50,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 49,107 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,566 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 47,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,828 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both in parts and starting to separate (cracking) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,443 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 37,940 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,802 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,618 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 29,603 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2008 18,258 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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C18 ARX is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C18 ARX, 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 C18 ARX registered?

C18 ARX is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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