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GX08 RKN

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,460 mi
Last recorded55,460 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 RKN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 55,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 53,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 52,662 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 51,385 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 51,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard both catalytic converters (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 50,220 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 50,220 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 49,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 48,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2020 48,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 47,107 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 47,100 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 44,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 36,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,074 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 21,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,160 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 15,741 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 15,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

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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GX08 RKN is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GX08 RKN, 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 GX08 RKN registered?

GX08 RKN is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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