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A101 FVO

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,394 mi
Last recorded56,394 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 FVO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 56,394 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 53,979 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 53,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 52,266 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 4 Apr 2023 51,006 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 50,987 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,311 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,389 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,360 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,816 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 34,312 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,659 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,889 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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A101 FVO is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A101 FVO, 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 A101 FVO registered?

A101 FVO is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is A101 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A101 FVO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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