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DB 222

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,638 mi
Last recorded19,638 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB 222
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 19,638 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 19,244 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 18,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 18,328 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 17,739 miles

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 20 Nov 2020 17,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 15,799 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 14,760 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 13,889 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 13,889 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 12,514 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 10,776 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 10,260 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 8,995 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 8,204 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,182 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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DB 222 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DB 222, 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 DB 222 registered?

DB 222 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is DB 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB 222 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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