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E8 MHS

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,801 mi
Last recorded41,801 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 MHS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 41,801 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,506 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 41,172 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 40,727 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,270 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,505 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,675 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 35,557 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,549 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 31,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside lens missing side repeater

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 7 Mar 2016 27,826 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,962 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,952 miles

water leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,200 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 26,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

excessive product used on brake disc surfaces

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,121 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,036 miles

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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E8 MHS is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E8 MHS, 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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What year was E8 MHS registered?

E8 MHS is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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