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VX61 HLM

2012 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,425 mi
Last recorded65,425 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin DB925,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 HLM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 65,425 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 65,425 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 56,659 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 56,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 53,339 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 49,156 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 41,299 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 36,823 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 36,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,562 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,348 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,636 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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VX61 HLM is a 2012 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 25,645 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 VX61 HLM, 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 14 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX61 HLM registered?

VX61 HLM is a 2012 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 18 February 2012.

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