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AU08 BFM

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,984 mi
Last recorded27,984 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 BFM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 27,984 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 27,503 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 27,234 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 26,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 24,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 22,204 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,119 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,271 miles

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

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)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,957 miles

Slight cracking on O/S/F tyre tread

Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,235 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 6,202 miles

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

both front tyres slight cracks in tread

sill covers & undertray fitted

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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AU08 BFM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AU08 BFM, 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 AU08 BFM registered?

AU08 BFM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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