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VU54 AEE

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,823 mi
Last recorded67,823 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 AEE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 67,823 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 67,815 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 66,799 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 65,619 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts BADLY Worn on edges and BADLY cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 65,612 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts BADLY Worn on edges and BADLY cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,456 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 64,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And ferrule beginning to come away from hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,256 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,177 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,531 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,647 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,965 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,899 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,784 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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VU54 AEE is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VU54 AEE, 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 VU54 AEE registered?

VU54 AEE is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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