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M16 WSD

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,038 mi
Last recorded70,038 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 WSD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 70,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp damaged/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 69,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Park brake pads breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,014 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 65,728 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 65,728 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,814 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 61,813 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,610 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,792 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 52,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 47,718 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 47,718 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Pass 28 May 2015 35,661 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 34,034 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 30,879 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 30,875 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,550 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 14,962 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,962 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,510 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 14,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M16 WSD is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M16 WSD, 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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M16 WSD is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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