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HX05 AVU

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,568 mi
Last recorded44,568 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 AVU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 44,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 43,289 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 42,630 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,544 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 42,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 42,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 42,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,524 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 41,132 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,097 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 39,935 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 39,886 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,354 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,926 miles

o/s/f position lamp required gentle tap to illuminate

Fail 1 Nov 2011 33,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f position lamp required gentle tap to illuminate

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,416 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,440 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 AVU is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Grey 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 HX05 AVU, 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 AVU registered?

HX05 AVU is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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