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AE08 DFA

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,291 mi
Last recorded23,291 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 DFA
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 23,291 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 22,294 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 21,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 20,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 19,164 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 18,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 17,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 17,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 15,629 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 15,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,790 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,763 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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AE08 DFA is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE08 DFA, 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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AE08 DFA is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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