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AE56 GBO

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,946 mi
Last recorded48,946 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 GBO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

O/S rear brake caliper lever very close to the stop on the cable

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 48,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/S rear brake caliper lever very close to the stop on the cable

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,206 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,336 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 47,334 miles

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,175 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to split

Fail 29 Mar 2017 47,175 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to split

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,287 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 55,287 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,778 miles

both rear brakes slighty binding on

n/s side repeater outer cover missing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,565 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and starting to split

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,281 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,701 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,173 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,011 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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AE56 GBO 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 AE56 GBO, 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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AE56 GBO is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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