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C8 GOS

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,586 mi
Last recorded39,586 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 GOS
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 39,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 37,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,230 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,140 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 34,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 33,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 32,593 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 30,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows wear to its outer shoulder

Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,503 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,067 miles

near-side front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2014 14,198 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 10,826 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 10,588 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 10,588 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,196 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 6,512 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 3,759 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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C8 GOS is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 32,094 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 GOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C8 GOS registered?

C8 GOS is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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