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R23 JRS

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,004 mi
Last recorded85,004 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 JRS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 85,004 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 84,843 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 84,722 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 84,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 82,191 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 81,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 78,883 miles

NSF Tyre Wearing thin On Outer Edge

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

Pass 4 May 2017 76,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,284 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low on outside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,955 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,369 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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R23 JRS is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R23 JRS, 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 R23 JRS registered?

R23 JRS is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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