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GM53 DBS

2008 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,913 mi
Last recorded58,913 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Dbs19,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM53 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 58,913 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 58,402 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 58,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Handbrake pad breaking up

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,032 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 55,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,272 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 53,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,542 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 39,000 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,373 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 29,373 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,685 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 20,685 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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GM53 DBS is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 19,101 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM53 DBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GM53 DBS is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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