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40 E

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

8,490 mi
Last recorded8,490 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 E
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 8,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 8,487 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 8,465 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 8,424 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 8,387 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 8,362 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 8,358 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 8,035 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 8,016 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 7,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 7,793 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 7,586 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,780 miles

sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 6,411 miles

nearside front headlamp dull

under floor covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 6,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front headlamp dull

under floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,888 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,797 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 4,167 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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40 E 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 95%.

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 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 40 E, 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 40 E registered?

40 E is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is 40 E safe to buy?

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