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LJ08 EUX

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,138 mi
Last recorded43,138 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EUX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 43,138 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 41,251 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 38,485 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 36,002 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,470 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,402 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,806 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 34,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misty inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misty inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

emission service require indicates on the dash

Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,414 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,407 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 33,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 33,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,350 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 32,344 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,669 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,032 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 9,738 miles

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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LJ08 EUX is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ08 EUX, 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 LJ08 EUX registered?

LJ08 EUX is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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