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V12 BLC

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,542 mi
Last recorded24,542 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 BLC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2022 24,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 21,460 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wiper blades split

Pass 3 Mar 2017 16,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play NSF Inner tie rod

Pass 5 Mar 2016 12,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

engine check light is on

Pass 10 May 2014 7,758 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2014 7,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,914 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 73,710 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

battery cable rubbing on steering

bonnet catch not catching on second catch

near side front & offide rear cracking in tread

near side rear tyre soft

Pass 1 May 2012 71,454 miles

all diiscs lipped

damage to all under trays

oil leaks on engine and all drive train

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,894 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,893 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s headlamp cover missing from under wheel arch

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,777 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 BLC is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BLC, 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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V12 BLC is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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