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R17 HEP

2012 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,182 mi
Last recorded70,182 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin DB925,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 HEP
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 70,182 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 66,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 63,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,973 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,990 miles

front tyres wearing on outer tread

Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,667 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,155 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,568 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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R17 HEP is a 2012 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 25,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R17 HEP, 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 14 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R17 HEP registered?

R17 HEP is a 2012 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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