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YJ08 HWO

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,011 mi
Last recorded76,011 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 HWO
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 76,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 72,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 68,909 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,628 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 63,622 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,074 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 58,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,251 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,155 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 57,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,239 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 41,236 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,236 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,546 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jul 2013 29,183 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,140 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,404 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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YJ08 HWO is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ08 HWO, 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 YJ08 HWO registered?

YJ08 HWO is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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