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DNI 11

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

16,650 mi
Last recorded16,650 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNI 11
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 16,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fitted incorrectly inside wall showing out

Fail 27 Apr 2026 16,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted incorrectly inside wall showing out

Pass 23 Apr 2025 16,611 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted via sidewall instructions

Fail 23 Apr 2025 16,611 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to misfire from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted via sidewall instructions

Pass 24 Apr 2024 16,585 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 15,934 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 15,869 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 15,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 15,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking 235/40/19

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm a cracking 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is cracking 235/40/19

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm a cracking 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 15,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking 235/40/19

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm a cracking 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre is cracking 235/40/19

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm a cracking 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,872 miles

both front tyres cracking and wearing on edges

both rear tyres 3mm and wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion to front and rear flexi brake hoses

Fail 7 Apr 2017 14,872 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres cracking and wearing on edges

both rear tyres 3mm and wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion to front and rear flexi brake hoses

Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,348 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges and cracking on tread

coolant leak from engine

Fail 4 Apr 2016 14,348 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges and cracking on tread

coolant leak from engine

Pass 28 May 2015 13,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 13,699 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres are cracking and wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,521 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 12,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front discs are worn and pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2012 11,236 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,516 miles

both front and rear inner brake discs are corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 9,468 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,763 miles

both rear wheels are slightly stiff when rotated by hand

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,673 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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DNI 11 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DNI 11, 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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DNI 11 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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