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V12 AVL

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,089 mi
Last recorded43,089 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 AVL
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 43,089 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 41,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 41,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 38,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 37,374 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 36,820 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 36,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,837 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,454 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 34,409 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,069 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 31,068 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,987 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,873 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

wiper blades split but still clearing screen sufficiently

Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 2,087 miles

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

nearside repeater lamp lens missing

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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V12 AVL 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 V12 AVL, 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 V12 AVL registered?

V12 AVL is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 8 June 2008.

Is V12 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 AVL 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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