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GK05 GVL

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 GVL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 71,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,003 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 68,280 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 67,938 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 67,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,897 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 67,897 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,706 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre perishing.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 59,320 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre perishing.

offside rear brake pad warning wire insecure.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,096 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,552 miles

o/s head light washer jet 50% working

Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,468 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,712 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 15,526 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 13,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 11,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 9,940 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 7,846 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 GVL is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK05 GVL, 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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GK05 GVL is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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