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VX08 BWM

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,221 mi
Last recorded40,221 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 BWM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 40,221 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 39,937 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 39,916 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 39,126 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 38,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,703 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 36,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,449 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 35,839 miles

Both Front Tyres Badly Perished (In Treads)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,403 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 34,403 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,136 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,002 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,538 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 11,165 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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VX08 BWM 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 88.9%.

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 VX08 BWM, 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 VX08 BWM registered?

VX08 BWM is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 BWM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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