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ALZ 46

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,088 mi
Last recorded34,088 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 46
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 34,088 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 33,408 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 25 Oct 2023 32,663 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 31,619 miles

Front inner pad close to wear indicator

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,364 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,607 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,881 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 25,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,960 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,962 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,096 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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ALZ 46 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ALZ 46, 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 ALZ 46 registered?

ALZ 46 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is ALZ 46 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 46 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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