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297 GMB

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,969 mi
Last recorded22,969 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration297 GMB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 22,969 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 22,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 22,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 22,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 22,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 21,802 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 21,710 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,236 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 21,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,312 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,234 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,309 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,076 miles

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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297 GMB is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 28,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 297 GMB, 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 20 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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297 GMB is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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