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SK08 BUE

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,697 mi
Last recorded36,697 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 BUE
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 36,697 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,884 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 35,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Discs Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear Discs Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 33,954 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 33,524 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 33,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,314 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 26 Feb 2019 25,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,587 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 23,537 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened foot&hand brake pads (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin foot&hand brake pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2016 19,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened foot&hand brake pads (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin foot&hand brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 19,421 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 18,162 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,421 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,970 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,805 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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SK08 BUE is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 SK08 BUE, 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 SK08 BUE registered?

SK08 BUE is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SK08 BUE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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