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B12 SCF

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,695 mi
Last recorded16,695 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 SCF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 16,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 16,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 15,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 15,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 15,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 14,721 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 14,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 14,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 13,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 13,220 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 12,757 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 12,197 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 11,661 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 9,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 8,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 7,572 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 5,867 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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B12 SCF 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 B12 SCF, 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 B12 SCF registered?

B12 SCF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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