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DAR 14

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,491 mi
Last recorded21,491 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAR 14
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 21,491 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 20,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 20,557 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 19,867 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 18,994 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 18,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 17,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 17,039 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 16,294 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 15,289 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,389 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,818 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 11,122 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 9,388 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 9,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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DAR 14 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DAR 14, 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 DAR 14 registered?

DAR 14 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is DAR 14 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAR 14 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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