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XLV 517

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,912 mi
Last recorded50,912 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLV 517
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,912 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 49,675 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 49,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 47,619 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 47,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 44,949 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 43,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,687 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 40,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,812 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 39,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,067 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 24,548 miles

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

Nearside front and offsdie front tyres perished and cracking in tread but not enough to expose cords

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,752 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 16,955 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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XLV 517 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XLV 517, 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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XLV 517 is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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