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D9 HOS

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,347 mi
Last recorded45,347 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 HOS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 45,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 45,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,229 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 44,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides , edge slight worm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both , slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,019 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 43,013 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One of the bulbs not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts at outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 42,831 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts at outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,241 miles

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

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 42,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid & offside jet insecure (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,363 miles

Engine managment light on

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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,656 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,890 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 33,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,946 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,382 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 16,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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D9 HOS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D9 HOS, 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 D9 HOS registered?

D9 HOS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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