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YJ08 HWU

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,496 mi
Last recorded48,496 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,496 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 48,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,942 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 46,779 miles

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,134 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 36,135 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,635 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,414 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 HWU is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

YJ08 HWU is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YJ08 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 HWU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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