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RA08 AML

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,742 mi
Last recorded58,742 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 58,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn low and badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 58,506 miles

Nearside Rear below 3mm

Offside Rear Inner o/s/r tyre 2.5mm worn inner of tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt starting to frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 57,091 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,872 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 53,510 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 53,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,980 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,553 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,251 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,441 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,520 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,394 miles

Both rear shocks starting to leak,O/S worst

Both rear tyres worn to limits,O/S worst

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

O/S/R slight brake bind

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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RA08 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RA08 AML, 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 RA08 AML registered?

RA08 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RA08 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 AML shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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