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D8 RHJ

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,342 mi
Last recorded41,342 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 RHJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 41,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 37,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 34,317 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 29,904 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 28,013 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 27,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 26,210 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 26,210 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber weak.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,222 miles

Front tyres cracking slightly.

Windows tinted.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 21,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front tyres cracking slightly.

Windows tinted.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 18,209 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,294 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly low on tread

offside front tyre slightly low on outer tread & slightly craking on tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,235 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 14,235 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2012 10,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D8 RHJ is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D8 RHJ, 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 D8 RHJ registered?

D8 RHJ is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is D8 RHJ safe to buy?

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