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V12 AUS

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,228 mi
Last recorded66,228 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 AUS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 66,228 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 66,227 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 65,648 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 64,223 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 63,501 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,735 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,033 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,394 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 58,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,444 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,933 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,206 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,855 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,325 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,114 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,190 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,851 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,714 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,427 miles

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

tyre system fault light on

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 AUS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AUS, 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 AUS registered?

V12 AUS is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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