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8 FM

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,554 mi
Last recorded44,554 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 FM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 44,554 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 43,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 42,331 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 41,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 31,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,132 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,786 miles

all under side covered

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,254 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 10,744 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 6,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 3,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 3,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 3,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 3,122 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 2,607 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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8 FM is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 8 FM, 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 8 FM registered?

8 FM is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is 8 FM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 FM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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