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DF08 ZFC

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,107 mi
Last recorded80,107 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 ZFC
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 80,107 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 295/30r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,736 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 78,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Both missing. (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 75,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30R20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 73,317 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 73,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 72,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,217 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,858 miles

Front wipers split on ends

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS system shows fault

Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,359 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS system shows fault

Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 61,276 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,977 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2017 59,963 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,243 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 53,196 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,625 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 47,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DF08 ZFC is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF08 ZFC, 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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DF08 ZFC is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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