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DB05 TAF

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,182 mi
Last recorded25,182 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 25,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 24,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 24,044 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 23,213 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 21,777 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 20,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 19,904 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 18,754 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 17,265 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 15,395 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 15,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,024 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn more on the outside edge

Offside Front tyre is worn more on the outside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 14,024 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn more on the outside edge

Offside Front tyre is worn more on the outside edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 13,297 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 13,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 12,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 10,715 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 8,269 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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DB05 TAF is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DB05 TAF, 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 TAF registered?

DB05 TAF is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is DB05 TAF safe to buy?

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