2005 Aston Martin DB9 5.9L Petrol · HX05 ATZ

The 2005 Aston Martin DB9 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 14 October 2025 at 80,968 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior to that, the 29 October 2024 examination at 79,147 miles and the 1 November 2021 test at 73,777 miles both passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available record. Mileage stands at 80,968 against a 21-year life, an average of roughly 3,856 per year and distinctly low for a sporting GT. The gap between the November 2021 pass at 73,777 miles and the November 2022 tests at 75,883 miles shows only light annual use, with a further modest 3,264 miles added by October 2024. A notable void exists between late 2022 and the 2024 test, and the 8 November 2022 failure at 75,883 miles carries no listed defects, implying an administrative or unrecorded rectification rather than a hard mechanical reject. The sparse, clean history suggests careful storage and limited running rather than neglected high-mileage wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points beneath the sills and subframes, as low-mileage cars left standing often develop hidden rust. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks for perishing from inactivity despite the clean MOT advisories. The unexplained November 2022 failure justifies verifying the DVSA failure reason and confirming the car has not endured prolonged damp storage that could compromise the drivetrain or electrical systems.