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YA08 WMY

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,833 mi
Last recorded27,833 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 WMY
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 27,833 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 27,049 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 24,717 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 24,022 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 24,013 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 23,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 22,611 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 21,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 20,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 20,211 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 18,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,417 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 16,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2014 13,950 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 12,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 9,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 5,197 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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YA08 WMY is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YA08 WMY, 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 YA08 WMY registered?

YA08 WMY is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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