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M5 MHS

2008 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,827 mi
Last recorded49,827 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Dbs19,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 MHS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 49,827 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 49,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 47,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 45,738 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 44,506 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 44,215 miles

o/s/r inner side light only partly lit

Pass 20 Jul 2020 43,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres cracking with age

Fail 20 Mar 2019 39,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres cracking with age

Pass 30 Jan 2018 39,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 38,119 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,177 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,893 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 30,893 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)

NSF tyre very close to cords at the edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,106 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 14,924 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,082 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)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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M5 MHS is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 19,101 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 MHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M5 MHS registered?

M5 MHS is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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