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R5 PHN

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,628 mi
Last recorded105,628 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 PHN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 105,628 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 100,221 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 95,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,935 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 89,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 83,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 74,211 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 Apr 2019 57,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,049 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,573 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,187 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,362 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 45,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 6 Apr 2012 42,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,835 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,834 miles

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

Oil leak

off/side front tyre worn at outer shoulder

Pass 3 Apr 2010 30,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 10,919 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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R5 PHN is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 34,926 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 R5 PHN, 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 22 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 PHN registered?

R5 PHN is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is R5 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 PHN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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