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GIB 43

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,342 mi
Last recorded13,342 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 43
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 13,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 13,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 13,154 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 13,048 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 13,045 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 13,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 12,829 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 12,735 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 12,692 miles

rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 22 Sep 2016 12,528 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread 2/3mm

both rear tyres have cuts on sidewalls

gearbox oil cooler pipes seaping

Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,062 miles

cuts in sidewall of rear tyres

gearbox cooler pipes leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,885 miles

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

cut on sidewall on 2x rear tyres (275/35/19y)

slight oil leak at gearbox cooler pipes

Fail 15 Sep 2014 11,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

cut on sidewall on 2x rear tyres (275/35/19y)

slight oil leak at gearbox cooler pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2012 11,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 10,800 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 9,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,442 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,186 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 7,154 miles

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

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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GIB 43 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GIB 43, 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 GIB 43 registered?

GIB 43 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is GIB 43 safe to buy?

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