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V12 DBU

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,044 mi
Last recorded44,044 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 44,044 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 42,937 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 41,785 miles

front and rear lower protection covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 35,801 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 34,511 miles

Protection engine covers/undertrays

Pass 18 Jan 2019 33,700 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,621 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 26,952 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,367 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,927 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 21,927 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside front tyre wearing bald on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,660 miles

Glass in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 13,805 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,131 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 11,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s aim low on mim

rear tyres 3 mm

Fail 13 Jul 2009 10,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 4,519 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 DBU is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

V12 DBU is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is V12 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 DBU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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