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W5 JAW

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,876 mi
Last recorded67,876 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 JAW
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 67,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 66,594 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,933 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 63,933 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,938 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,969 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 44,864 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,645 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,238 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,118 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,386 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,457 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,556 miles

front tyres cracks in tread

nsf tyre sidewall cut

Fail 13 Nov 2012 31,556 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres cracks in tread

nsf tyre sidewall cut

Pass 30 Nov 2011 24,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,804 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 21,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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W5 JAW is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W5 JAW, 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 W5 JAW registered?

W5 JAW is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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