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DL05 AML

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,743 mi
Last recorded32,743 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL05 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 32,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 32,637 miles

tpms light illuminated

Fail 23 Oct 2024 32,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2023 32,613 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 32,563 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 32,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 32,285 miles

Tyre pressure warning light indicating a fault

Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 31,739 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 31,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,628 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrishing

Offside Front tyre perrishing

Pass 1 May 2015 30,755 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 30,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 30,080 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,080 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,052 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,667 miles

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)

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,857 miles

all four road wheels scratched

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,400 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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DL05 AML 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 DL05 AML, 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 DL05 AML registered?

DL05 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is DL05 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL05 AML shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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