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S40 DRH

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,877 mi
Last recorded43,877 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 DRH
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 43,877 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 43,399 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 42,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,735 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,364 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 38,221 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,253 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,694 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,927 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 33,904 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,658 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,090 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 25,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 24,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear shocker damp

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,252 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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S40 DRH is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S40 DRH, 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 S40 DRH registered?

S40 DRH is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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