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S1 SPD

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,081 mi
Last recorded46,081 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 SPD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 46,081 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 45,073 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 44,376 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 44,376 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 43,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,018 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,731 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,259 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,605 miles

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

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

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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S1 SPD is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S1 SPD, 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 S1 SPD registered?

S1 SPD is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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