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SL08 NES

2008 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,281 mi
Last recorded33,281 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Dbs19,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 NES
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 33,281 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 32,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 31,789 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 31,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 31,361 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 31,361 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 30,178 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 30,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,789 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 21,063 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,351 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,886 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 12,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 12,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front tyres are cracked around the tread

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 7,082 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 6,272 miles

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

sill covers & undertray fitted

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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SL08 NES is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 19,101 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL08 NES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SL08 NES is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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