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N40 ROD

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,475 mi
Last recorded49,475 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 ROD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 49,475 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 47,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 44,679 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 41,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 40,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 38,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,238 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn on outer edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 35,877 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 34,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,833 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 27,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,882 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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N40 ROD is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N40 ROD, 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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N40 ROD is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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