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EAJ 1

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,613 mi
Last recorded36,613 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAJ 1
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 36,613 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 36,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 35,417 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 35,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 34,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,165 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,831 miles

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

drivers seat adjustment only works to move the seat forward

fuel cap release does not function, opened via lever in boot

Fail 6 Aug 2015 31,831 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

drivers seat adjustment only works to move the seat forward

fuel cap release does not function, opened via lever in boot

Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,200 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 29,201 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,775 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 27,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,824 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,717 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,598 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,786 miles

both front tyres beginning to perish and split

both front tyres wearing outer shoulders

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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EAJ 1 is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,926 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 EAJ 1, 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 22 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EAJ 1 is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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