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Aston Martin DB9

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 5,935 cc

85 RAMOT history

85 RA is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 34,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

85 RA silver Aston Martin DB9 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB9, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
34,823 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 RA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 RA was last recorded at 34,823 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,729 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
1,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,823 miles
  • 2024 – 34,433 miles
  • 2023 – 34,132 miles
  • 2021 – 33,648 miles
  • 2019 – 33,465 miles
  • 2018 – 33,100 miles
  • 2017 – 32,927 miles
  • 2016 – 31,378 miles
  • 2015 – 29,197 miles
  • 2014 – 26,855 miles
  • 2013 – 25,259 miles
  • 2012 – 23,207 miles
  • 2011 – 22,735 miles
  • 2009 – 21,385 miles
  • 2008 – 16,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,823 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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,823 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    273714838603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail34,729 miles (+296)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,729 miles
    Test number
    377941756821
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside washer jets bit weak

  3. Pass34,433 miles (+301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    34,433 miles
    Test number
    450230362085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass34,132 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    34,132 miles
    Test number
    595152420614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,648 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,648 miles
    Test number
    980787576249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass33,465 miles (+365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,465 miles
    Test number
    469374344882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen washer jet inoperative but the nsf provides sufficient fluid to windscreen

  7. Pass33,100 miles (+173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,100 miles
    Test number
    330610946657
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass32,927 miles (+1,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,927 miles
    Test number
    952070812213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread is low just under 3.00 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread is low just over 2.00 mm

  9. Pass31,378 miles (+2,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,378 miles
    Test number
    470678089609
    • 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)

  10. Pass29,197 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    547720465181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  11. Fail29,195 miles (+2,340)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,195 miles
    Test number
    587811245117
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  12. Pass26,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,855 miles
    Test number
    468189844103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail26,855 miles (+1,596)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,855 miles
    Test number
    896479944174
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  14. Pass25,259 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,259 miles
    Test number
    199121823167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,207 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,207 miles
    Test number
    648874022140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,735 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,735 miles
    Test number
    756085211094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,385 miles (+4,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,385 miles
    Test number
    142124529273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass16,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,603 miles
    Test number
    543098258183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 85 RA

What vehicle is registration 85 RA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 RA on a silver petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 8 Jun 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 85 RA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 85 RA expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 85 RA?
The MOT on 85 RA expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 85 RA done?
85 RA was recorded at 34,823 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 1,050 miles a year.
Has 85 RA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 RA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 85 RA 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 85 RA find?
85 RA passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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