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AV55 AMV

2005 Aston Martin DB9

White Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,886 mi
Last recorded94,886 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,886 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,842 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 94,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 89,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 89,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,633 miles

LHF tyre worn low on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 68,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2011 56,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,081 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,003 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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AV55 AMV is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in White with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AV55 AMV, 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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AV55 AMV is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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