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81 AS

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,513 mi
Last recorded17,513 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 AS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 17,513 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 16,860 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 16,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 16,000 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 14,799 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 13,693 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 13,094 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 12,690 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 12,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 12,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 11,611 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 11,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 10,677 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 9,911 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 9,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 7,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 6,238 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 5,456 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 4,300 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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81 AS is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 81 AS, 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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What year was 81 AS registered?

81 AS is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is 81 AS safe to buy?

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