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V12 ABE

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,727 mi
Last recorded44,727 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 ABE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 44,727 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 42,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 40,562 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 39,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,854 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,944 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,013 miles

Nail in NSR tyre, NSF tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,661 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 16 Jul 2012 17,257 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,029 miles

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 11 Jun 2010 11,911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 4,268 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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V12 ABE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 V12 ABE, 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 V12 ABE registered?

V12 ABE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is V12 ABE safe to buy?

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