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AJ56 AML

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,209 mi
Last recorded27,209 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 27,209 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2025 27,042 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 26,938 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2022 26,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 26,167 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 25,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 24,648 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2019 22,927 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 20,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 19,150 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 16,997 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 16,997 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,334 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 15,334 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 13,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 12,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,042 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 9,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 9,421 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 6,760 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 5,623 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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AJ56 AML is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ56 AML, 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 AJ56 AML registered?

AJ56 AML is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is AJ56 AML safe to buy?

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