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2004 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,825 mi
Last recorded71,825 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 BB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 71,825 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 71,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 71,530 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 71,228 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,782 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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 Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 70,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 70,329 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,085 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 70,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,644 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster slight condensation

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area rear of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin service brake pads both sides (not hand brake pads) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,311 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 69,311 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 68,890 miles

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

Nearside washer jet secured with tape

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge cracked in tread

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

engine and under covers fitted limited inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,588 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

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

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

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,467 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 64,467 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,740 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,374 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,662 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,565 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,378 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,524 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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72 BB is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 72 BB, 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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72 BB is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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