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HX05 ATZ

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,968 mi
Last recorded80,968 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 ATZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 80,968 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 79,147 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,883 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 75,883 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,777 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread near excess (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread near excess (5.2.3 (e))

high level rear stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Nov 2020 72,228 miles

Emissions not tested engine mis-fire @ 2700 rpm and mil lamp comes on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread near excess (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread near excess (5.2.3 (e))

high level rear stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Nov 2019 72,137 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamps have water ingress/condensation on inside of lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wing/body under guards adrift and damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering wheel top column bearing

Fail 26 Oct 2018 71,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt detached at inner fixing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering wheel top column bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,546 miles

Front Metal brake lines corroded

Front Tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Offside Windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Rear Brake discs slightly worn

Rear Tyres wearing low on tread

Slight leak of exhaust gasses from center to rear box joint

Top covers and under trays fitted obscuring most components

Pass 29 Oct 2016 69,163 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,703 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 59,790 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 59,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,555 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,865 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 54,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,277 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,331 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,251 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,894 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,685 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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HX05 ATZ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HX05 ATZ, 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 HX05 ATZ registered?

HX05 ATZ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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