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GW55 XVA

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,606 mi
Last recorded66,606 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XVA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,606 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 64,892 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to 3mm & slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,512 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 63,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,543 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 59,530 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm pivot seized (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,840 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 33,812 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 27,881 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 27,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 21,853 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,217 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 18,730 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 15,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,112 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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GW55 XVA is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GW55 XVA, 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 GW55 XVA registered?

GW55 XVA is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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