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E11 VEM

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 VEM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 75,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,065 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 75,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from body to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,397 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,604 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,131 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 73,131 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,995 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,972 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 59,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,573 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,205 miles

both front tyres low on tread and have cuts in the sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,374 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Wiper arms / blades fowling each other

Fail 16 Jan 2015 44,608 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 38,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 33,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 May 2012 33,771 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,597 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade split, but still clearing screen

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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E11 VEM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E11 VEM, 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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E11 VEM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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