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N21 ACL

2009 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,438 mi
Last recorded10,438 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin Dbs21,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 ACL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 10,438 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 42,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 8,823 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 40,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerb damage to sidewall and also cracking perishing in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 7,905 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 39,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 6,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight kerb damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 38,896 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight kerb damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 5,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 37,263 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 37,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Kerb damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 4,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 4,258 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 31,315 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 3,850 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 30,258 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 30,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 3,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,722 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 29,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 3,341 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,380 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 3,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,594 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 22,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 22,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 3,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,711 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 3,215 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 3,101 miles

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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N21 ACL is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 21,421 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 N21 ACL, 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 17 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N21 ACL is a 2009 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 2 January 2009.

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