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V222 ADB

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,603 mi
Last recorded51,603 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV222 ADB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 51,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 51,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 42,375 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 30,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 24,111 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 23,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 19,030 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,261 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 17,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,058 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,181 miles

both rear shockers damp

Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 11,907 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 11,906 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,422 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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V222 ADB is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V222 ADB, 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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V222 ADB is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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