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FA08 HBE

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,860 mi
Last recorded21,860 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HBE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 21,860 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 21,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 21,552 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 21,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 20,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 20,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 18,931 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 17,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 16,979 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 15,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,194 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 14,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,421 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,014 miles

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

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

sill covers & undertray fitted

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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FA08 HBE is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver 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 FA08 HBE, 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 FA08 HBE registered?

FA08 HBE is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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