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Aston Martin DB9

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 5,935 cc

S40 DRHMOT history

S40 DRH is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB9 first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 43,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

S40 DRH silver Aston Martin DB9 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
43,877 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 DRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 DRH was last recorded at 43,877 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,399 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
478 miles
Average per year
1,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,877 miles
  • 2024 – 43,399 miles
  • 2023 – 42,276 miles
  • 2022 – 41,735 miles
  • 2021 – 39,701 miles
  • 2020 – 39,364 miles
  • 2019 – 38,221 miles
  • 2018 – 37,253 miles
  • 2017 – 35,694 miles
  • 2016 – 33,927 miles
  • 2015 – 32,658 miles
  • 2014 – 31,702 miles
  • 2013 – 29,329 miles
  • 2012 – 25,090 miles
  • 2011 – 20,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,877 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,877 miles (+478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    43,877 miles
    Test number
    223756934100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass43,399 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    43,399 miles
    Test number
    196896009112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,276 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,276 miles
    Test number
    410289862972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,735 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,735 miles
    Test number
    806656352272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,701 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    889466179235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,364 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,364 miles
    Test number
    868054016457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,221 miles (+968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,221 miles
    Test number
    739683187927
    • 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))
  8. Pass37,253 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,253 miles
    Test number
    195409905095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,694 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,694 miles
    Test number
    781579864056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,927 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,927 miles
    Test number
    766019782952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,904 miles (+1,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,904 miles
    Test number
    293961449478
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  12. Pass32,658 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,658 miles
    Test number
    769078495034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,702 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,702 miles
    Test number
    939249194088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,329 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,329 miles
    Test number
    786539203193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,090 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,090 miles
    Test number
    607874212164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,084 miles (+117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,084 miles
    Test number
    787421812103
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  17. Fail24,967 miles (+4,715)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,967 miles
    Test number
    247149102165
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteO/s rear shocker damp
  18. Pass20,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,252 miles
    Test number
    215669581069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 DRH

Does S40 DRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 DRH is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 DRH?
The MOT on S40 DRH is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 DRH done?
S40 DRH was recorded at 43,877 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 1,620 miles a year.
Has S40 DRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 DRH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on S40 DRH 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 S40 DRH find?
S40 DRH passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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