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AR02 AMV

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,705 mi
Last recorded35,705 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 35,705 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 34,544 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 33,565 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 32,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 32,448 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 30,067 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 29,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,988 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 24,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,135 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,954 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,639 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish in treads

Pass 26 Oct 2013 12,208 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,698 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 9,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AR02 AMV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AR02 AMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR02 AMV registered?

AR02 AMV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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The MOT history for AR02 AMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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