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B13 RAT

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,723 mi
Last recorded27,723 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RAT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 27,723 miles

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 24,810 miles

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 24,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 22,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 22,418 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,107 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 20,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 18,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 16,657 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 15,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,024 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low on tread depth

Pass 10 May 2018 11,615 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 10,910 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 9,819 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 7,761 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 6,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 4,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 4,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 3,637 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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B13 RAT is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue 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 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 B13 RAT, 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 B13 RAT registered?

B13 RAT is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for B13 RAT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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