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EU08 TXT

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,501 mi
Last recorded61,501 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 TXT
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 61,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 59,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 51,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 44,770 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 39,421 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 38,568 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 36,799 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 33,313 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 33,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 32,015 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 32,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,091 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 26,846 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 17,518 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 12,861 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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EU08 TXT is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU08 TXT, 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 EU08 TXT registered?

EU08 TXT is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is EU08 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 TXT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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