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E5 HLT

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,009 mi
Last recorded53,009 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 HLT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 53,009 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 52,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 51,839 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 49,417 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,638 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 47,638 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 32,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,068 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,025 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 24,025 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear brake pads appear to have been overheated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,134 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 23,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 16,485 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 11,954 miles

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

electronic fuel cap release inop

Pass 19 May 2009 8,001 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 8,000 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E5 HLT is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Black 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 E5 HLT, 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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E5 HLT is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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