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X88 STR

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,317 mi
Last recorded74,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX88 STR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 74,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 74,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 74,187 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 74,184 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,067 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,966 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,511 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 72,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,174 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,712 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,911 miles

rear number plate has water ingress but still legible

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,187 miles

Moisture in nearside rear light

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

Undershields and underbody covers fitted at time of test

Water ingress into rear registration plate but ok

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,436 miles

Moisture in nearside rear light

Underbody covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Water ingress into rear registration plate, but still legible

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,506 miles

Undershields fitted front and back

Water ingress into rear registration plate but still legible

Fail 23 Mar 2009 34,506 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Undershields fitted front and back

Water ingress into rear registration plate but still legible

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,371 miles

n/s/f wheel damaged

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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X88 STR is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X88 STR, 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 21 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 X88 STR registered?

X88 STR is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is X88 STR safe to buy?

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