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C1 VTB

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

56,700 mi
Last recorded56,700 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 VTB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 56,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 53,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear inner faces of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,549 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 48,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,577 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 39,677 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 39,677 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 34,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 65,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,574 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 29,627 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,957 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 24,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18y nankan (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 18,257 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,570 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2016 14,472 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,782 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 12,491 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 12,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 7,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 5,644 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,206 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 52,206 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,982 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 47,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,212 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,472 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 41,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear discs worn

slight wear/pitting on front discs

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,996 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VTB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 VTB, 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 C1 VTB registered?

C1 VTB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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