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A8 MGA

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,296 mi
Last recorded52,296 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MGA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 52,296 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 52,245 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 52,019 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 51,729 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 51,402 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 7 Dec 2017 51,075 miles

slight wear to front tyres on the edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,495 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,370 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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A8 MGA is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A8 MGA, 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 A8 MGA registered?

A8 MGA is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is A8 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MGA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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