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LJ05 CUA

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,798 mi
Last recorded42,798 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 CUA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 42,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 42,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,440 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 42,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 42,086 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 42,086 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 41,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,653 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 41,653 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,439 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,878 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,594 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 39,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,671 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 37,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 36,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,961 miles

offside rear hand brake pads very low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,477 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LJ05 CUA is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ05 CUA, 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 LJ05 CUA registered?

LJ05 CUA is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 CUA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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