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FJ57 JOA

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,214 mi
Last recorded64,214 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 JOA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 64,214 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 63,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS system fault on dashboard and light on.

Fail 10 Nov 2025 63,436 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS system fault on dashboard and light on.

Pass 12 Nov 2024 61,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS fault

Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,401 miles

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2022 56,949 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,538 miles

TPMS fault displayed

Fail 26 Nov 2021 55,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge and worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS fault displayed

Pass 16 Nov 2020 51,131 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 49,568 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have cracks between tread

rear brake disc's liped

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,857 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf and osf (2.7.3)

TPMS symbol on dash along with tyre system fault message

engine cover and undertrays

front wipers streaks

nsf and osf tyres cracks roadface

nsf headlamp cleaning washer jet not fully retracted

rear diff damp

Fail 13 Mar 2017 41,857 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right nsf and osf (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf and osf (2.7.3)

TPMS symbol on dash along with tyre system fault message

engine cover and undertrays

front wipers streaks

nsf and osf tyres cracks roadface

nsf headlamp cleaning washer jet not fully retracted

rear diff damp

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,316 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts approx. 20% left (3.5.1g)

undertray

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,572 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 34,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,151 miles

vehicle presenter be aware off-side front roadwheel outer rim damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,069 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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

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FJ57 JOA is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FJ57 JOA, 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 FJ57 JOA registered?

FJ57 JOA is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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