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2009 Aston Martin DBS 6.0L Petrol · 34 MA

34 MA

2009 Aston Martin DBS (6.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 43,538 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
ASTON MARTIN DBS
Year / Origin
2009
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
43,538 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 6.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
6000cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a generally roadworthy profile with a stable maintenance trend following a period of rectification. The most recent inspection conducted on 31 July 2025 at 43,538 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This follows consecutive clean passes in August 2024 and July 2023, indicating that the mechanical and safety issues previously identified were addressed and the car currently meets all statutory requirements. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle of springer years, averaging only approximately 2,561 miles per year. Data shows significant intervals between tests; for instance, only 50 miles were recorded between the July 2023 and August 2024 tests, and a similar gap exists prior to that period. While low mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine, it also indicates the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, which can lead to age-related degradation of seals, hoses, and fluid chemistry that is not captured by mileage alone. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the interior and electronic systems given the failure in July 2023. At that time, the vehicle failed due to an inoperative artwork management indicator light and an unsecured passenger seat backrest. While these were cleared in subsequent tests, physical inspection should Ensure the engine management system is functioning correctly and the seat locking mechanisms are robust. Furthermore, because of the low usage, a thorough check of the rubber components, suspension bushes, and brake seals is essential to ensure they have not perished or seized from time rather than use.
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34 MA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
  • 43,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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34 MA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 09:51
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Aston Martin Dbs (34 MA) between May 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Recorded failure items include: “Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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34 MA Mileage History

  1. 06/05/202242,887 mi
  2. 11/07/202343,458 mi+571 mi
  3. 20/07/202343,458 mi
  4. 07/08/202443,508 mi+50 mi
  5. 31/07/202543,538 mi+30 mi

Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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