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V80 DBV

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,650 mi
Last recorded78,650 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 78,650 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes to and from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 76,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 76,150 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All round vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF, OSF and OS side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Bleed nipple snapped (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,213 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,172 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield coming away from mountings

Near side exhaust clamp to centre section cracked(exhaust still secure)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Off side exhaust clamp to CAT snapped (exhaust still secure)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 69,608 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 69,606 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,772 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 67,772 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,625 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,086 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,510 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,370 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 62,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,083 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,632 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,285 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 47,284 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,984 miles

OS Exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,589 miles

offside center exhust clamp broken

under floor covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2011 34,588 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

offside center exhust clamp broken

under floor covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,852 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,327 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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V80 DBV is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V80 DBV, 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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V80 DBV is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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