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A27 DBS

2008 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,090 mi
Last recorded48,090 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Dbs19,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 48,090 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 43,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 41,842 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,467 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin second pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 37,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,765 miles

Front both aide Tyre cracking between the thread.perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 36,746 miles

registration plate missing both side (6.3.1a)

Front both aide Tyre cracking between the thread.perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,848 miles

wear to rear tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,059 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 18,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,565 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 17,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near-side front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 13,762 miles

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,686 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 7,939 miles

off/side rear tyre cracking main tread area

Fail 1 Nov 2011 7,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

off/side rear tyre cracking main tread area

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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A27 DBS is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 19,101 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A27 DBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A27 DBS registered?

A27 DBS is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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