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MX05 EDL

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,771 mi
Last recorded45,771 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 EDL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 45,771 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 45,570 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 45,556 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,407 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,301 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,717 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,544 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,223 miles

undertrays & engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 36,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine would not hold revs above 2500 (7.3.D.3)

undertrays & engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,940 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing thin on inner & outer edges.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing thin on inner & outer edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing thin on inner & outer edges.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 26,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing thin on inner & outer edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,067 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,439 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,151 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,194 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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MX05 EDL is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MX05 EDL, 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 MX05 EDL registered?

MX05 EDL is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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