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DBS 12V

2008 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

5,059 mi
Last recorded5,059 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Dbs19,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBS 12V
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 5,059 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 4,967 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 4,924 miles

intermittent fault with offside rear position lamp .lamp working at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2024 4,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

intermittent fault with offside rear position lamp .lamp working at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2023 4,749 miles

intermittent fault with nearside rear position lamp . lamp working at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2022 4,514 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 4,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 4,383 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Have Age Related Cracking In Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 4,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrishing

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 4,199 miles

all tyres starting to perish

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 3,999 miles

all 4 tyres are starting to crack and perish

Pass 30 May 2014 3,374 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 3,341 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Child's seat fitted to nearside front seat therefore adult seat belt not fully tested.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 3,272 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 2,849 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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DBS 12V is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 19,101 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBS 12V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DBS 12V registered?

DBS 12V is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is DBS 12V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBS 12V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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