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DB08 CAR

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,522 mi
Last recorded61,522 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 CAR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 61,522 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,624 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 58,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 58,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,499 miles

o/s/f head lamp misted

Fail 11 Sep 2023 57,487 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

tyre light on

Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 55,793 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,993 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,839 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,556 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 49,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 49,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,321 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,097 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,361 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,019 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,656 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 26,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DB08 CAR is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DB08 CAR, 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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DB08 CAR is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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