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D18 ALB

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

14,793 mi
Last recorded14,793 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 ALB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 14,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 14,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 14,653 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 14,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 14,057 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 13,584 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 13,090 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 12,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017
Fail 17 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 12,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 10,764 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 9,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 8,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 7,640 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 5,013 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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D18 ALB 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 D18 ALB, 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 D18 ALB registered?

D18 ALB is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is D18 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 ALB 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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