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V12 BDB

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,175 mi
Last recorded86,175 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 BDB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 86,175 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 85,744 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 85,269 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,958 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 84,958 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 83,389 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 82,052 miles

N/S front tyre outside edge tread low

Rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2019 78,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,966 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 1 Feb 2018 73,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 9 Jan 2017 69,418 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 69,418 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,641 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 62,676 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,806 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,076 miles

Air bag warning light eluminated.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Plastic under trays fitted to engine transmission and floor pans.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,893 miles

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 15 May 2009 42,794 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,545 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 30,274 miles

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

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

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 BDB is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver 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 V12 BDB, 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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What year was V12 BDB registered?

V12 BDB is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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The MOT history for V12 BDB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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