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DCZ 255

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,440 mi
Last recorded44,440 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 255
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,440 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 43,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to inner faces of front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut but not exposing tyre structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 41,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,231 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,193 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,745 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,359 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,326 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,033 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,698 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 24,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 22,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DCZ 255 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DCZ 255, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCZ 255 registered?

DCZ 255 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is DCZ 255 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 255 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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