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V12 MBU

2008 Aston Martin Dbs

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,469 mi
Last recorded21,469 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Dbs19,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 MBU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 21,469 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 21,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 20,880 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 20,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 20,357 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,522 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 18,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,480 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 17,120 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 17,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,342 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 14,339 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,321 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 10,314 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,763 miles

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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V12 MBU is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs in Silver 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 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 V12 MBU, 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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What year was V12 MBU registered?

V12 MBU is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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