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V12 HDD

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,705 mi
Last recorded50,705 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 50,705 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,675 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 50,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 50,594 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 50,163 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,692 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 47,157 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 43,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,724 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 38,709 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,036 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 33,778 miles

coolant radiator excessively distorted

Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,054 miles

Corrossion to offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,104 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 29,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,804 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 22,722 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 17,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,940 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 HDD is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

V12 HDD is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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