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A1 YJM

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,932 mi
Last recorded59,932 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YJM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 59,932 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 58,400 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 56,733 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,866 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,981 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,694 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,433 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 41,433 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,414 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,505 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,394 miles

front tyres worn on outside edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,194 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,361 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

traction light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,365 miles

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

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

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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A1 YJM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 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 A1 YJM, 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 18 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 A1 YJM registered?

A1 YJM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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