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V12 AVJ

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,544 mi
Last recorded44,544 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 44,544 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 44,529 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 43,548 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 42,433 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 41,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 40,246 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,445 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 34,645 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)

osf & nsf tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 May 2012 33,013 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 29,851 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,440 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,061 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,489 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 AVJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AVJ, 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 AVJ registered?

V12 AVJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is V12 AVJ safe to buy?

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