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D8 SMX

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 SMX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 72,377 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,617 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,180 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 70,180 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,356 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,792 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,311 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 66,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,701 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 59,700 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,996 miles

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

gas analyser would not pick up any gases on either pipe as running too lean

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,473 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2008 32,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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D8 SMX 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 88.9%.

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 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 D8 SMX, 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 D8 SMX registered?

D8 SMX is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is D8 SMX safe to buy?

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