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R1 ASM

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,041 mi
Last recorded36,041 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 ASM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 36,041 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 35,319 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 34,136 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,165 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,171 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,024 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,974 miles

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

windscreen has chip but not obscuring the drivers view

Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,625 miles

Offside Front tyre damage to side wall

Fail 23 Aug 2017 27,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front tyre damage to side wall

Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,755 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 22,755 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 19,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,513 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 16,826 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 11,520 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 6,873 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,771 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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R1 ASM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver 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 R1 ASM, 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 R1 ASM registered?

R1 ASM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is R1 ASM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 ASM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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