CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY02 NLY

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,037 mi
Last recorded56,037 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 NLY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc
View full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 56,037 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 54,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 52,412 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 52,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 52,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 51,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,328 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 50,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Round tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,886 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 34,879 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate 1 (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,630 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,552 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,958 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,536 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 14,227 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY02 NLY 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 77.8%.

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 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 FY02 NLY, 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

How do I check the history of FY02 NLY?

You can check the full history of FY02 NLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY02 NLY registered?

FY02 NLY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is FY02 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 NLY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY02 NLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY02 NLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.