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V12 HBD

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,059 mi
Last recorded18,059 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 HBD
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 18,059 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 15,102 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 12,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 8,552 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 7,565 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 7,565 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 6,477 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 6,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 30 Jul 2019 6,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 6,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 6,205 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 5,997 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 5,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 5,520 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 5,343 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 5,211 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 4,958 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 4,723 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 HBD is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V12 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

V12 HBD is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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