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S5 UNL

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,718 mi
Last recorded45,718 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 UNL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 45,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 45,718 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 45,401 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 45,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 44,467 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 43,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 42,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 41,907 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 41,292 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,633 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,272 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 31,780 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 23,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

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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S5 UNL is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S5 UNL, 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 S5 UNL registered?

S5 UNL is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is S5 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 UNL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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