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DB02 SPY

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,054 mi
Last recorded117,054 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin DB934,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 117,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 117,035 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,198 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 111,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 109,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

Fail 4 Mar 2019 107,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,504 miles

both front tyres cracking and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2017 104,406 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking in treads

Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,353 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 103,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust clamps cracked both (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured too bright (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,450 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 98,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 88,576 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 88,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,831 miles

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2010 63,829 miles

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

engine warning lamp on

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,692 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,449 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2008 37,447 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,312 miles

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

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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DB02 SPY 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 68%.

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 DB02 SPY, 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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DB02 SPY is a 2004 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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