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2011 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,836 mi
Last recorded12,836 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin DB922,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 12,836 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 12,760 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 11,386 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 11,352 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread excessivley cracked cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 10,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 10,668 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice on further look at rear brakes sticking slight

advice on slight cracking at all tyers

Pass 30 Apr 2021 10,643 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 10,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 10,471 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

T.P.M.S. lamp indicates a fault (flashing)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 9,924 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 9,044 miles

Front tyres slightly perishing x2

Fail 10 Mar 2018 9,044 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front tyres slightly perishing x2

Offside Rear light unit full of water

Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,352 miles

Both front tyres are showing signs of slightly uneven wear. Possible mis-alignment of wheels.

Front tyres are showing signs of perishing and age-related tread bar separation.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 7,244 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 5,968 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 5,968 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 4,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres cracking between tread

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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5 DC is a 2011 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 22,151 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 5 DC, 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 15 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5 DC is a 2011 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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