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MR51 CRC

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,699 mi
Last recorded43,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 CRC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 43,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,309 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 43,305 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,821 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 42,811 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 42,393 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 42,392 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,692 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 39,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,135 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,954 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 34,936 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front tyres perished in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2012 28,654 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 26,517 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 24,293 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 24,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,776 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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MR51 CRC is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MR51 CRC, 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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MR51 CRC is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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