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R9 BHY

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,038 mi
Last recorded60,038 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 BHY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 60,038 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 60,003 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emission test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect European headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,795 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 58,903 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,631 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,885 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,602 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 47,127 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,931 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,792 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,549 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,643 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,326 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 20,325 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,786 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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R9 BHY is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R9 BHY, 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.

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What year was R9 BHY registered?

R9 BHY is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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