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AE08 DDY

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,343 mi
Last recorded50,343 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 DDY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 50,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 50,118 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,036 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 48,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 44,857 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 43,845 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 41,295 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 39,102 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 38,591 miles

under body shields fitted covering brake and fuel pipes.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,207 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 30,876 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 30,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,991 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall but not to ply or cords.

Fail 29 Dec 2012 26,976 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

275 35 zr 19 96 y am9

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

slight damage to paintwork by the osf headlamp

Pass 30 Dec 2011 20,518 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,573 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres tread cracking

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 DDY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE08 DDY, 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 DDY registered?

AE08 DDY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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