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898 RU

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,041 mi
Last recorded22,041 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration898 RU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 22,041 miles

brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2022 22,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,003 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,607 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,144 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,136 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 20,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 May 2012 18,150 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 15,142 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 15,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 8,303 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 8,045 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2009 8,045 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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898 RU is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 898 RU, 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 898 RU registered?

898 RU is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is 898 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 898 RU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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