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WA08 EWK

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,241 mi
Last recorded50,241 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 EWK
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 50,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,385 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 48,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,585 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 41,534 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 39,045 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 35,930 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 33,354 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 28,597 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 25,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,444 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 20,442 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 20,399 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 18,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,520 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,326 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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WA08 EWK 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 WA08 EWK, 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 WA08 EWK registered?

WA08 EWK is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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