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518 AFJ

2007 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,269 mi
Last recorded53,269 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin DB928,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration518 AFJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 53,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 51,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 46,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,071 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 42,680 miles

Advise all tyres cracking in treads no visual plies apparent

Advise rear tyres 4mm tread depth

Pass 7 May 2021 41,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 38,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,721 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 36,715 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 36,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,007 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bridgestone 235/40ZR19/92Y Tread low towards outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,957 miles

offside front screen washer jets require adjustment

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,898 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,230 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 24 Apr 2014 31,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

front lower bumper damaged

vehicle fitted with full under tray front to rear obscuring test items

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,889 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 29,885 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,587 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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518 AFJ is a 2007 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 28,357 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 518 AFJ, 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 19 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 518 AFJ registered?

518 AFJ is a 2007 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 17 September 2007.

Is 518 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 518 AFJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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