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BV08 OPT

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,740 mi
Last recorded29,740 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OPT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 29,740 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 27,299 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 26,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 25,301 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 23,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 22,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 21,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,344 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 19,261 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 17,834 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 16,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,282 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,862 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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BV08 OPT is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BV08 OPT, 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 BV08 OPT registered?

BV08 OPT is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is BV08 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 OPT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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