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P1 VAX

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,056 mi
Last recorded47,056 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 VAX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 47,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 46,956 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 46,748 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 46,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 46,484 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,212 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,200 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 45,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,241 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,037 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,742 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 38,741 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,255 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,627 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2015 28,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,837 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,535 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 19,169 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 19,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P1 VAX is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P1 VAX, 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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P1 VAX is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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