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J4 MGG

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 MGG
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 67,520 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 66,068 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,167 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 55,013 miles

Nearside 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 52,279 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,465 miles

hand brake pads look low

Pass 19 Dec 2019 48,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 48,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 44,233 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 44,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 36,764 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,425 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 24,714 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 24,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 20,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 17,090 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 12,060 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 9,117 miles

undertrays sill covers

Fail 4 Jan 2012 9,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays sill covers

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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J4 MGG is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Grey 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 J4 MGG, 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 J4 MGG registered?

J4 MGG is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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