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C3 GRA

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,808 mi
Last recorded65,808 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 GRA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 65,808 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 65,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 65,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 65,270 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 62,004 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hand brake caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,271 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 47,271 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,118 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 47,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 42,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 33,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,918 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 19 May 2013 26,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,339 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,353 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,341 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,149 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,815 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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C3 GRA is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C3 GRA, 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 C3 GRA registered?

C3 GRA is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is C3 GRA safe to buy?

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