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V12 AYE

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,498 mi
Last recorded44,498 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 AYE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 44,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 44,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 44,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 44,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,739 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 43,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 43,632 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,904 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 42,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 41,844 miles

Offside Front small chip in windscreen

Fail 24 May 2016 41,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,472 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,166 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,964 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 39,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,076 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 37,014 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,534 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

new shock absorbers and springs all round

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,803 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 29,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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 AYE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 V12 AYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V12 AYE registered?

V12 AYE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is V12 AYE safe to buy?

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