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V12 CWE

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,335 mi
Last recorded84,335 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 84,335 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 81,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,544 miles

all brake discs, pads and handbrake pads are wearing thin

Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,583 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 71,563 miles

both front tyres worn too min level of 1.6 mm and 0 mm outer edges

rear tyres worn very close to min limits of 1.6mm

Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,140 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,090 miles

Covers and trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2018 66,089 miles

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

Covers and trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,190 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 31 May 2016 61,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre showing wear on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre close to limit @ 2.1mm

Offside Front Tyre showing wear on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre @2.7mm

Fail 24 May 2016 61,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Void (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre showing wear on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre close to limit @ 2.1mm

Offside Front Tyre showing wear on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre @2.7mm

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,662 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 58,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,582 miles

brake pad warning light on illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,147 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 32,147 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,113 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,769 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 CWE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CWE, 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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V12 CWE is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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