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BHZ 225

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,367 mi
Last recorded51,367 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 225
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 51,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,826 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 48,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 45,096 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 41,436 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 36,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,020 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,965 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 32,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,127 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 24,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,227 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 23,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,636 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 19,392 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,364 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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BHZ 225 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BHZ 225, 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 BHZ 225 registered?

BHZ 225 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 October 2008.

Is BHZ 225 safe to buy?

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