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C1 BHN

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,539 mi
Last recorded55,539 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 BHN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 55,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 54,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,053 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 53,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 52,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,557 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 52,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,446 miles

Nearside hand brake cable outer sleeve split

Offside hand brake cable outer sleeve split

Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,442 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 38,297 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,357 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 33,357 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,625 miles

exhaust centre section bracket snapped

Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,323 miles

exaust bracket cracked

front disclipped

inner rear pads low

rear disc lipped

rear shockers slight leak of oil

Fail 29 Sep 2011 26,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exaust bracket cracked

front disclipped

inner rear pads low

rear disc lipped

rear shockers slight leak of oil

Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,071 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 24,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet safety catch siezing not securing

front discs wearing and starting to inner face starting to deteriate

Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,217 miles

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

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

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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C1 BHN 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 81%.

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 C1 BHN, 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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C1 BHN is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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