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BU08 OKS

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,612 mi
Last recorded61,612 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OKS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,612 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,466 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,551 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,106 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,193 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 54,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 53,239 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,828 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,971 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,014 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,232 miles

Corrossion to nearside road wheel

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

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

Uneven front tyre wear.(nearside scrubbed on inside edge)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 43,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 40,599 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 40,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,836 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,526 miles

nail/wearing low on inner edge on osf tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,655 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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

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BU08 OKS is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc 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 BU08 OKS, 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 BU08 OKS registered?

BU08 OKS is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 OKS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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