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EWE 5B

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,315 mi
Last recorded34,315 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWE 5B
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 34,315 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 30,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 28,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 26,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 25,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded into calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,357 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,292 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 22,361 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 21,658 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 20,146 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,378 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 16,791 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 16,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 13,191 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 9,837 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 9,837 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 3,442 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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EWE 5B is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWE 5B, 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 EWE 5B registered?

EWE 5B is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is EWE 5B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWE 5B shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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