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F22 SKB

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,444 mi
Last recorded51,444 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 SKB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 51,444 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 50,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 49,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 48,731 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Toe arm gaiter adrift (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2022 47,772 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 47,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 46,345 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,084 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,768 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,773 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,738 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes binding

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,381 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 24,379 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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F22 SKB is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F22 SKB, 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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F22 SKB is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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