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LK08 CAV

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,019 mi
Last recorded38,019 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 CAV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,019 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 36,355 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 35,671 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 34,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,777 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 32,740 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 31,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 28,279 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,690 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,012 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,253 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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LK08 CAV is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK08 CAV, 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 LK08 CAV registered?

LK08 CAV is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LK08 CAV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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