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V12 BLX

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,911 mi
Last recorded43,911 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 BLX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 43,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 43,835 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 43,492 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 42,760 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,734 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 40,734 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,042 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 37,229 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,157 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,438 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,255 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,253 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,686 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,777 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,317 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 28,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,575 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 BLX is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BLX, 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 BLX registered?

V12 BLX is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is V12 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 BLX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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