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AM56 PAT

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,636 mi
Last recorded57,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM56 PAT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 57,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,224 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,964 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 47,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,024 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 45,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre, on outside edge. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear offside side light not fully illuminating. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 42,121 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,623 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,784 miles

covers fitted in engine bay and trays fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,389 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,931 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,925 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,551 miles

rear brake discs worn

small cracks in both front tyre treads

Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,647 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 22,641 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,288 miles

Emission warning lamp on.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides low washer liquid.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,273 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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AM56 PAT is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AM56 PAT, 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 AM56 PAT registered?

AM56 PAT is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AM56 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM56 PAT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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