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GK05 DTZ

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Bronze Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,156 mi
Last recorded29,156 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 DTZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 29,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 26,267 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 25,718 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice on further look at engine management light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Fail 13 May 2022 25,718 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advice on further look at engine management light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 25,202 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice on further look at rear brakes

Pass 9 May 2019 24,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 23,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,448 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 21,641 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 18,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,174 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 18,174 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,504 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 8,927 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 5,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 5,226 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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GK05 DTZ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Bronze with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK05 DTZ, 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 GK05 DTZ registered?

GK05 DTZ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 DTZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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