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Y15 DBS

2008 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,446 mi
Last recorded61,446 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Dbs19,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 DBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 61,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 57,332 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,076 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 52,628 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,495 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,188 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,137 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 48,560 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 48,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 48,529 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,067 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,787 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,506 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 32,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Self leveling heading lamps not working

Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,712 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,721 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,108 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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Y15 DBS is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs in Black 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 Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 19,101 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 Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y15 DBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y15 DBS registered?

Y15 DBS is a 2008 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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