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S23 GMM

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,789 mi
Last recorded51,789 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 GMM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 51,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 49,915 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 48,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 46,014 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 46,004 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 45,911 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 44,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 44,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 44,779 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,710 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 42,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,650 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 33,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,070 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 22,985 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,917 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,368 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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S23 GMM is a 2004 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 86.4%.

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 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 S23 GMM, 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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S23 GMM is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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