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890 OZ

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,443 mi
Last recorded13,443 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration890 OZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 13,443 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 13,133 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 12,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 12,636 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated, but not affecting beam pattern

Oil leak, but not excessive timing case leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 12,535 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 12,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 12,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 11,614 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 11,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 10,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,093 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 9,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in tread of both front tyres

sill covers

Pass 23 Apr 2012 7,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 6,953 miles

both front tyres staring to crack in tread

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2011 6,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both front tyres staring to crack in tread

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

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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890 OZ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red 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 890 OZ, 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 890 OZ registered?

890 OZ is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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