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D16 AMV

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,939 mi
Last recorded39,939 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 39,939 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 39,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 39,315 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 39,037 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 38,562 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 38,021 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 37,610 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 37,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,632 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,856 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,905 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,322 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,215 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,024 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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D16 AMV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D16 AMV, 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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What year was D16 AMV registered?

D16 AMV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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The MOT history for D16 AMV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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