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RK08 AHX

2008 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,645 mi
Last recorded19,645 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Dbs19,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 AHX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 19,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 19,261 miles

Offside Front tyre perrished

Pass 15 May 2017 16,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perrished

Offside Front tyre slightly perrished

Fail 15 May 2017 16,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perrished

Offside Front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 30 Dec 2015 15,851 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 15,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,074 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 13,066 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 10,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 5,450 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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RK08 AHX is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 19,101 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK08 AHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK08 AHX registered?

RK08 AHX is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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