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HX55 AXJ

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,203 mi
Last recorded35,203 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 AXJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 35,203 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 35,032 miles

tpms light is on

Pass 1 Sep 2023 34,886 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,378 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,073 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 34,073 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 33,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,224 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,229 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,043 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 31,043 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,713 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,984 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 23,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 21,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,312 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 16,312 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,018 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 13,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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HX55 AXJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HX55 AXJ, 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 HX55 AXJ registered?

HX55 AXJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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The MOT history for HX55 AXJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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