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XBJ 683

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,082 mi
Last recorded51,082 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBJ 683
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 48,603 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 48,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 46,407 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,829 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Fairly excessive ()

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 43,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 42,791 miles

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,875 miles

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 25 Sep 2019 41,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,143 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,022 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 35,535 miles

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2016 35,532 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner joint worn (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 31,301 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,306 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 23,280 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,725 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,753 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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XBJ 683 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBJ 683, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XBJ 683 registered?

XBJ 683 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is XBJ 683 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBJ 683 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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