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DB51 BAD

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,979 mi
Last recorded16,979 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 BAD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 16,979 miles

Emissions unable to be completed during emission test engine cuts out. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective lock ?? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet struts weak, not hold up for long.

Boot lid struts defective.

Pass 26 Feb 2024 16,935 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 16,636 miles

Boot lid slightly loose dampers faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 16,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid slightly loose dampers faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 14,963 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 11,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 11,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2017 10,036 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,917 miles

new speedometer fitted in the past

Pass 1 Jul 2013 2,074 miles

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 25 May 2012 70,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,474 miles

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

rear disc and pads getting worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,713 miles

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

front disc worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 56,711 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front disc worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,465 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 47,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,634 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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DB51 BAD is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DB51 BAD, 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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DB51 BAD is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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