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Aston Martin DB9

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 5,935 cc

L8 ADVMOT history

L8 ADV is a black petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 23 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L8 ADV black Aston Martin DB9 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB9, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
57,033 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ADV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ADV was last recorded at 57,033 miles on 5 May 2026, 352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,681 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
352 miles
Average per year
2,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,033 miles
  • 2024 – 56,681 miles
  • 2023 – 56,425 miles
  • 2021 – 56,085 miles
  • 2020 – 55,611 miles
  • 2019 – 55,121 miles
  • 2018 – 54,484 miles
  • 2017 – 53,371 miles
  • 2016 – 52,190 miles
  • 2014 – 50,553 miles
  • 2013 – 43,916 miles
  • 2012 – 32,594 miles
  • 2011 – 27,300 miles
  • 2010 – 22,320 miles
  • 2009 – 12,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,033 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,033 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    332739028858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,681 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,681 miles
    Test number
    776764799239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,425 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    973122420071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,085 miles (+474)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,085 miles
    Test number
    989566051393
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass55,611 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,611 miles
    Test number
    840887848128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,121 miles
    Test number
    383089843488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,121 miles (+637)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,121 miles
    Test number
    976897941217
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight movement up and down
  8. Pass54,484 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,484 miles
    Test number
    895525614544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,371 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    557956787610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,190 miles (+1,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,190 miles
    Test number
    595460773657
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass50,553 miles (+6,637)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,553 miles
    Test number
    828150084204
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteRear tyres low
  12. Pass43,916 miles (+11,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,916 miles
    Test number
    926031083293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass32,594 miles (+5,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,594 miles
    Test number
    345485552476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass27,300 miles (+4,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,300 miles
    Test number
    529524251115
    • NoteOffside wiper blade staring to split
  15. Pass22,320 miles (+10,233)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,320 miles
    Test number
    411595450125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,087 miles
    Test number
    271019569181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 ADV

Does L8 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ADV is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ADV?
The MOT on L8 ADV is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ADV done?
L8 ADV was recorded at 57,033 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,663 miles a year.
Has L8 ADV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ADV has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L8 ADV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 ADV find?
L8 ADV passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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