MOT Status
ValidMileage
50,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Engine auxiliary drive belt worn/cracking
Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in tape (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in tape (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Coolant leak
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front tyre worn at edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front tyre worn at edges
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre worn at edges
Offside Front tyre worn at edges
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front tyre worn at edges
Offside Front tyre worn at edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?
Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GK08 BDY is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 GK08 BDY, 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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GK08 BDY is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 9 May 2008.
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