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WA08 EWL

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,438 mi
Last recorded22,438 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 22,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 22,394 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 22,014 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 18,750 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 18,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 18,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 18,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 17,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 16,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,819 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 14,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 14,240 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,516 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 13,510 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 EWL is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

WA08 EWL is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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