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X17 AWX

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,278 mi
Last recorded48,278 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 AWX
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 48,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 47,954 miles

Engine/gear box oil leak.

N/S/F Metal brake pipe mounting insecure.

Rear tyres worn.

Fail 22 May 2023 47,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine/gear box oil leak.

N/S/F Metal brake pipe mounting insecure.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 30 May 2022 47,548 miles

Coolant leak.

Engine/gear box oil leaks.

Front metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,860 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 46,859 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,777 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension height sensor broken

Pass 30 May 2018 41,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn very low on both edges of the tread surface

Offside Front tyre is worn very low on both edges of the tread surface

Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,961 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,041 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,882 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 28,846 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,846 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,722 miles

large covers top/bottom engine .and under vehicle

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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X17 AWX is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X17 AWX, 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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X17 AWX is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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