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BX08 PNE

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,195 mi
Last recorded65,195 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 PNE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 65,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 63,622 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 63,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (Border line) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (border line) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,931 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 61,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe either end of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe either end of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 61,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake braided pipe from caliper corroded (border line) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (border line) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake braided pipe from caliper corroded (border line) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking within tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking within tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,762 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing complete inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,053 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,833 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,445 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 29,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 26,403 miles

damage to boot lid

tyre pressure monitoring system fault

Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BX08 PNE is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BX08 PNE, 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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BX08 PNE is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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