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B3 SMJ

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,107 mi
Last recorded52,107 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SMJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 52,107 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 50,802 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 47,687 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 47,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 46,804 miles

advice on further look at o/s/r and n/s/r hand brake

advice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs and sticking slight on o/s and n/s rear

Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,172 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brake discs and rear brakes and rear brakes sticking slight

advice on further look at o/s/r hand brake

Fail 12 Jul 2021 46,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advice on further look at front and rear brake discs and rear brakes and rear brakes sticking slight

advice on further look at o/s/r hand brake

Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,408 miles

advice on further look at front brake and brake discs

advice on further look at hand brake o/s/r

advice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,345 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,356 miles

Offside Front slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,639 miles

osr handbrake poor effort

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,889 miles

Two cut's in N/S/R tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,289 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,269 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,957 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,294 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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B3 SMJ is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B3 SMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 SMJ registered?

B3 SMJ is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is B3 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 SMJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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