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AM08 AJH

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,452 mi
Last recorded41,452 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AJH
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 41,452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 40,981 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 40,682 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 39,900 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 39,437 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 38,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,859 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 31,964 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,627 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,349 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 23,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,520 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 16,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,567 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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AM08 AJH is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AM08 AJH, 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 AM08 AJH registered?

AM08 AJH is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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