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V12 AXL

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,182 mi
Last recorded47,182 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 47,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 46,629 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 45,816 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 45,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 44,639 miles

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Pass 21 May 2021 44,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,956 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 41,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight damp to shock. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,632 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,281 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,574 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 32,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,028 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,617 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,629 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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V12 AXL is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AXL, 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 AXL registered?

V12 AXL is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is V12 AXL safe to buy?

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