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V12 VPD

2007 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin DB928,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 VPD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 96,187 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,828 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 95,823 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 94,192 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 92,164 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 92,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

ancillary drive belt very badly deteriorated and coming apart

both headlamp washers spray water over wide area

ferrules on both front brake hoses corroded/covered in grease

n/s number plate lamp didn't work initially but came on during test

o/s exhaust clamp cracked

o/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,532 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 83,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads on both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp washer aim not hitting headlamp as the jets are missing.

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 26 Nov 2018 82,290 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive A/C Compressor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,068 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,671 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 72,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,954 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has a damaged outer sidewall

Fail 6 Aug 2013 60,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has a damaged outer sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,603 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,335 miles

under floor covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2010 25,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under floor covers fitted

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 VPD is a 2007 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 28,357 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 VPD, 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 19 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V12 VPD is a 2007 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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