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AE08 DFD

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,646 mi
Last recorded24,646 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 DFD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2024 24,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 24,602 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,406 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,966 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 22,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2016 20,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,430 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,636 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 11,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 9,527 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 7,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

RHF brake hose corroded

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 DFD is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DFD, 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 DFD registered?

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

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