2005 Aston Martin DB9 · 4,130 MOT tests
2005 Aston Martin DB9 reliability
2005 Aston Martin DB9s fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 DB9 years (4,130 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin DB9s: 9%)
- 10.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin DB9s: 9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 68% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 43,696
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,130
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 59% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 66% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 83% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Aston Martin DB9
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Brakes2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Suspension1.7%
- Tyres1%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.26%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 1.16%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.07%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.73%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Stop lamp not working 0.61%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.15%) · Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (1.89%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (1.86%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 reliable?
2005 Aston Martin DB9s fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 DB9 years (4,130 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.26% of tests), position lamp not working (1.16% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Aston Martin DB9 shows 43,696 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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