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DB05 ADB

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,917 mi
Last recorded70,917 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 ADB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 70,917 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,032 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,844 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 67,729 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,027 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,377 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,305 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,889 miles

both front tyres perished

deep cut in tread o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2017 64,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

deep cut in tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2016 63,411 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 63,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 60,438 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 2 May 2013 57,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,077 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,453 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,629 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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DB05 ADB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DB05 ADB, 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 DB05 ADB registered?

DB05 ADB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is DB05 ADB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB05 ADB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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