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DB05 HOW

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,579 mi
Last recorded17,579 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 HOW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 16,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 16,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 14,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 12,115 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,506 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 9,236 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 6,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 5,411 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2016 5,323 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 4,873 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 4,678 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 4,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 3,750 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 2,852 miles

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)

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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DB05 HOW is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DB05 HOW, 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 DB05 HOW registered?

DB05 HOW is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is DB05 HOW safe to buy?

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