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L29 AVR

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,110 mi
Last recorded57,110 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 AVR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 57,110 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 56,325 miles

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Rear Exhaust Clamps Deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,157 miles

Central Exhaust Clamps Deteriorating/Broken

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 10 Sep 2021 46,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,078 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 44,048 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,811 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,642 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,647 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,563 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,836 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 10,997 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 10,651 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 10,541 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 10,233 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 9,899 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 9,899 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 9,148 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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L29 AVR is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L29 AVR, 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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L29 AVR is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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