CarVerify

Free Car Check

GSU 896

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,922 mi
Last recorded33,922 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 896
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 33,922 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 33,773 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 33,551 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 33,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 32,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 32,667 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,158 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 31,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,779 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,591 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 28,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,059 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,349 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,539 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,045 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
Full Aston Martin DB9 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GSU 896 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GSU 896, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GSU 896?

You can check the full history of GSU 896 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GSU 896 registered?

GSU 896 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is GSU 896 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSU 896 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GSU 896 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GSU 896. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.