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A3 RVP

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,304 mi
Last recorded130,304 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RVP
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 130,304 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 130,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2026 50,396 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,660 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 50,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 127,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 49,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 5 Apr 2023 123,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,079 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 118,079 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,841 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,952 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 109,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 39,400 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 38,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,726 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,579 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 98,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,142 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,082 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 70,995 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,995 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 63,826 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,869 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,651 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 47,899 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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A3 RVP is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 32,094 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 RVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A3 RVP is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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