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MB05 AML

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,676 mi
Last recorded67,676 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB05 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 67,676 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2024 65,469 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2023 62,386 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,109 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,060 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 57,060 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 52,230 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 52,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,057 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,269 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 51,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,802 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,802 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,484 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 46,484 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,796 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,792 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 36,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,797 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,604 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 32,604 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,374 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 19,362 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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MB05 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MB05 AML, 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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MB05 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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