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5282 MD

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,781 mi
Last recorded63,781 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5282 MD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 63,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 63,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 63,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 62,305 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,206 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 61,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 59,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,303 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 52,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,810 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,992 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside window not working

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Wiper blades split

Pass 28 Jun 2014 31,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,871 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 27,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,740 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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5282 MD is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 5282 MD, 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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5282 MD is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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