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W23 PDS

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,650 mi
Last recorded87,650 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW23 PDS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 87,650 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and Offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 87,032 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and Offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,570 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,520 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 81,512 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,443 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,610 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 76,598 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged .

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,202 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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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W23 PDS is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W23 PDS, 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 W23 PDS registered?

W23 PDS is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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