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AU08 LPL

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,944 mi
Last recorded38,944 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LPL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 38,944 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 33,704 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,313 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 32,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 31,329 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 29,813 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 28,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 25,539 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,174 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 20,744 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,444 miles

Front brake pads part worn

Rear brake pads part worn

front passenger washer aim low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,842 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 16,815 miles

both front tyres age cracked in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 16,706 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 12,722 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 10,269 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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AU08 LPL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LPL, 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 LPL registered?

AU08 LPL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 LPL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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