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515 RMS

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,652 mi
Last recorded37,652 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration515 RMS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 37,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 36,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 34,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 32,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Service brake and parking brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 26,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,655 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 16,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 16,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 11,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,063 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Fuel filler flap difficult to open.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 7,815 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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515 RMS is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 515 RMS, 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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515 RMS is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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