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CX08 EKU

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,231 mi
Last recorded39,231 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 EKU
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 39,231 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 38,927 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 38,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 38,109 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 35,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 34,376 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,510 miles

o/s headlamp washer incomplete

rear brakes binding

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 14 Aug 2018 32,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

o/s headlamp washer incomplete

rear brakes binding

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald/splitting (4.1.E.1)

boot+fuel releases sticking

headlamp washers poor,o/s incomplete

rear transmission drag,unable to properly assess some areas

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 13 Jul 2017 30,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald/splitting (4.1.E.1)

boot+fuel releases sticking

headlamp washers poor,o/s incomplete

rear transmission drag,unable to properly assess some areas

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,285 miles

front tyres tread splitting/edges bald

o/s h/lamp washer incomplete

under body covers,rear transmission drag,unable to assess some areas

Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,715 miles

refer also prior fail/advise

Fail 30 Jun 2015 22,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind both rears

Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,502 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,038 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,704 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

rear brake pads worn?

Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,629 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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CX08 EKU is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX08 EKU, 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 CX08 EKU registered?

CX08 EKU is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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