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AM08 CAB

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,291 mi
Last recorded31,291 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 CAB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 31,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 29,273 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 27,357 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge & perishing in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2021 27,047 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 Nov 2020 25,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 23,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,082 miles

fuel cap cover flap latch defective

Fail 21 Mar 2017 21,079 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

fuel cap cover flap latch defective

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,574 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 16,974 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 16,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,970 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,120 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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AM08 CAB 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 87.5%.

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 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 AM08 CAB, 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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AM08 CAB is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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