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AE08 DDF

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,259 mi
Last recorded25,259 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 DDF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 25,259 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 22,741 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 19,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 17,146 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 16,887 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 15,048 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 14,074 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 14,074 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 13,917 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 13,670 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,271 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,155 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 8,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,099 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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AE08 DDF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AE08 DDF, 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 AE08 DDF registered?

AE08 DDF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AE08 DDF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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