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97 DMU

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,352 mi
Last recorded17,352 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 DMU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 17,352 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 16,288 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 16,288 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 15,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 14,809 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 13,548 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 12,820 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 11,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 10,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 9,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 7,649 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 5,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 4,303 miles

tyre monitor system light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 2,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 1,679 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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97 DMU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 97 DMU, 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 97 DMU registered?

97 DMU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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