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FD55 WAE

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,245 mi
Last recorded80,245 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WAE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 80,245 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 80,079 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 79,549 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 77,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 74,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 74,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

advise oil low

Pass 21 Apr 2021 73,969 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 73,118 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,839 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 71,839 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,808 miles

eml illuminated

Pass 24 May 2016 67,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,291 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,380 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,885 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,336 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 43,678 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,376 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,945 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,497 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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FD55 WAE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD55 WAE, 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 FD55 WAE registered?

FD55 WAE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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