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MX08 DBU

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,188 mi
Last recorded54,188 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 DBU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 54,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 52,931 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,912 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 50,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 48,684 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 48,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,096 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,804 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,737 miles

engine and under body covers

o/s and n/s outer sill covers

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,299 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 24,490 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 12,422 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 8,779 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 8,777 miles

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

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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MX08 DBU is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MX08 DBU, 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 MX08 DBU registered?

MX08 DBU is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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