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D14 PLS

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,850 mi
Last recorded47,850 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 PLS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 47,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 47,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 45,929 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 45,282 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 43,174 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 40,067 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 38,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2017 32,341 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,255 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 19,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 10,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 9,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 6,757 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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D14 PLS 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 D14 PLS, 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 D14 PLS registered?

D14 PLS is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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