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MX08 DBV

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,204 mi
Last recorded45,204 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 45,204 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 45,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,664 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 35,682 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 29,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 28,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,891 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 27,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 27,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,704 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,130 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 25,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,052 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,406 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Deep cuts to both front and rear tyres but less than 25mm in length

Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,928 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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MX08 DBV is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DBV, 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 DBV registered?

MX08 DBV is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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