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EU05 EJA

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,858 mi
Last recorded56,858 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 EJA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 56,858 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,877 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 54,996 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 54,996 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,603 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,049 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,040 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 51,535 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 51,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,560 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 1 Dec 2017 49,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2016 44,493 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 44,493 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 35,207 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,910 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,160 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,243 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 22,237 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,433 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 14,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front tyres worn badly outer edges .

Offside front tyre nail in tread.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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EU05 EJA is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EU05 EJA, 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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EU05 EJA is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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