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M222 DML

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,079 mi
Last recorded58,079 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 DML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 58,079 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 58,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 58,024 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,879 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 57,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,484 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 57,484 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,072 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,310 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,138 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,931 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 44,759 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 27 Sep 2011 29,985 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 29,985 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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M222 DML is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M222 DML, 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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M222 DML is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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