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BDX 414B

2008 Aston Martin DB5

Maroon Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

8,558 mi
Last recorded8,558 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 414B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 8,558 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 7,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 7,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 6,920 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 6,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 6,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 6,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 5,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 5,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 4,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 4,113 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 4,014 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 3,615 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 3,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 2,959 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 1,500 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 1,500 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 839 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 5 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 99,855 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 99,843 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB5?

Based on 3,858 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Stop lamp not working 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
Headlamp aim too high 23
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BDX 414B is a 2008 Aston Martin DB5 in Maroon with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDX 414B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB5 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin DB5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BDX 414B registered?

BDX 414B is a 2008 Aston Martin DB5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BDX 414B shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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