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2 WKJ

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,964 mi
Last recorded30,964 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 WKJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 30,964 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 30,783 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 29,689 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,593 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 29,062 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 28,723 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,319 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,949 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,604 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 26,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,124 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,657 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,099 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,816 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,173 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,029 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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2 WKJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 WKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2 WKJ registered?

2 WKJ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is 2 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 WKJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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