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EU55 HXD

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,552 mi
Last recorded54,552 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 HXD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 54,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 54,168 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,849 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 53,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,786 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,627 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,864 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,236 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,141 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 23,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,825 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 17,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EU55 HXD is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU55 HXD, 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 EU55 HXD registered?

EU55 HXD is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is EU55 HXD safe to buy?

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