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DB56 AMV

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,703 mi
Last recorded79,703 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB56 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 78,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 76,881 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,340 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 17 Feb 2021 70,265 miles

c. o. emmission levels just meet

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,213 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 66,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,022 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,191 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 60,123 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,931 miles

Nearside and offside intermediate exhaust band clammps cracked.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 51,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside and offside intermediate exhaust band clammps cracked.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight movement in front passengers seat interface

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,593 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)

nearside and offside front tyres show wear to their outer shoulders

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,729 miles

tyre preasure monitor light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,032 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,958 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 28,957 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,686 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DB56 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DB56 AMV, 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 DB56 AMV registered?

DB56 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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