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CE03 CAT

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,152 mi
Last recorded48,152 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 CAT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 48,152 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 45,220 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 45,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning flickering (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 45,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning flickering (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side return spring adrift reattached (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 44,763 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,560 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2021 43,510 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 42,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 42,489 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 32,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,397 miles

Both rear brake discs arte slightly worn

Fail 21 Apr 2017 29,397 miles

Both rear brake discs arte slightly worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,172 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,740 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,434 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2008 15,851 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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CE03 CAT is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,926 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 CE03 CAT, 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 22 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE03 CAT is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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