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F5 SLL

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,547 mi
Last recorded68,547 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 SLL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 68,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 67,665 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 67,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,616 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,768 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 65,761 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 61,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,875 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,919 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 53,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,819 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,302 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 38,964 miles

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

near-side front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,077 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,379 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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F5 SLL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F5 SLL, 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 F5 SLL registered?

F5 SLL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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