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V12 GWJ

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,317 mi
Last recorded66,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 66,317 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 66,312 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR CLAMPS X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 65,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,318 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,626 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing screen

Fail 29 Jan 2015 57,575 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing screen

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,032 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 50,032 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,885 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,974 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,125 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 GWJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GWJ, 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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What year was V12 GWJ registered?

V12 GWJ is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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