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D12 PEN

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,873 mi
Last recorded15,873 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 PEN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 15,873 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 12,073 miles

ALL TYRES ARE 18 YEARS OLD

Pass 22 Jul 2024 8,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 6,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 5,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 4,846 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 4,237 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 4,183 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 4,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 3,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 3,667 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 3,524 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 3,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 2,754 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2013 2,607 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 2,486 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 2,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 2,286 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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D12 PEN is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D12 PEN, 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 D12 PEN registered?

D12 PEN is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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The MOT history for D12 PEN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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