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S8 DJD

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,506 mi
Last recorded55,506 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DJD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,092 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,558 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 46,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 42,483 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,787 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 41,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 41,044 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 41,044 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 34,498 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 34,496 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,501 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,414 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,338 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,810 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,749 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,843 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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S8 DJD is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S8 DJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 DJD registered?

S8 DJD is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is S8 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 DJD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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