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V500 DBS

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,299 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 70,145 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 70,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,661 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,211 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,226 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,393 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 64,393 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,866 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,960 miles

nearside/offside front brake disc inner surfaces corroded/worn

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,631 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,864 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator detached from pad

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator detached from pad

Fail 3 Sep 2009 46,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,888 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,402 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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V500 DBS is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V500 DBS, 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 V500 DBS registered?

V500 DBS is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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