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D4 VAR

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,299 mi
Last recorded30,299 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 VAR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 30,299 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 30,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 29,688 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 29,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 29,535 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 29,083 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 28,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 27,136 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 26,370 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 24,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 23,472 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 21,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,677 miles

front and rear brake pads are worn

oil on engine under tray

Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,304 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 19,635 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 19,635 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,715 miles

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

oil leek

Pass 30 Nov 2011 17,441 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,931 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,236 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,037 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 12,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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D4 VAR is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D4 VAR, 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 D4 VAR registered?

D4 VAR is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is D4 VAR safe to buy?

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