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Aston Martin DB9

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,935 cc

481 CMYMOT history

481 CMY is a black petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 8 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

481 CMY black Aston Martin DB9 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB9, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
81,929 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
481 CMY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

481 CMY was last recorded at 81,929 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,557 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,372 miles
Average per year
4,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,929 miles
  • 2025 – 80,557 miles
  • 2023 – 79,701 miles
  • 2022 – 78,596 miles
  • 2021 – 77,502 miles
  • 2020 – 75,760 miles
  • 2019 – 73,480 miles
  • 2018 – 70,584 miles
  • 2017 – 67,195 miles
  • 2016 – 64,512 miles
  • 2015 – 60,433 miles
  • 2014 – 53,444 miles
  • 2013 – 48,222 miles
  • 2012 – 44,038 miles
  • 2011 – 24,213 miles
  • 2010 – 16,797 miles
  • 2009 – 13,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,929 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,929 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,929 miles
    Test number
    973505952069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,557 miles (+856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,557 miles
    Test number
    177214840260
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,701 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    323624307541
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail79,699 miles (+1,103)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    183406199018
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  5. Pass78,596 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,596 miles
    Test number
    442326766031
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass77,502 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,502 miles
    Test number
    471713200595
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail77,471 miles (+1,711)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    493534237534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim - several places (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass75,760 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,760 miles
    Test number
    922324020015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Fail75,750 miles (+2,270)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,750 miles
    Test number
    976541279789
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass73,480 miles (+2,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    880197397013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass70,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,584 miles
    Test number
    518605504307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,584 miles (+3,389)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,584 miles
    Test number
    378319384970
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass67,195 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,195 miles
    Test number
    265039610486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,250 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,250 miles
    Test number
    527156257381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,512 miles (+4,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,512 miles
    Test number
    142014406831
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  16. Pass60,433 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,433 miles
    Test number
    339394336593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,691 miles
    Test number
    229807805443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,691 miles (+5,247)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,691 miles
    Test number
    259177405491
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  19. Pass53,444 miles (+5,222)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,444 miles
    Test number
    376794904128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  20. Pass48,222 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,222 miles
    Test number
    685372803156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,038 miles (+19,825)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,038 miles
    Test number
    828025532146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,213 miles (+7,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,213 miles
    Test number
    368637831179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass16,797 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,797 miles
    Test number
    244909430407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,262 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,262 miles
    Test number
    800057129152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,236 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,236 miles
    Test number
    732351729153
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 481 CMY

What vehicle is registration 481 CMY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 481 CMY on a black petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 8 Sept 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 481 CMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 481 CMY is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 481 CMY?
The MOT on 481 CMY is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 481 CMY done?
481 CMY was recorded at 81,929 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,041 miles a year.
Has 481 CMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 481 CMY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 481 CMY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 481 CMY find?
481 CMY passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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