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GN08 AYE

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,226 mi
Last recorded71,226 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 AYE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,226 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 71,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,196 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 67,377 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 65,751 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,694 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,374 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 62,028 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 60,867 miles

both rear tyre wearing low on tread and perishing nail in n/s/r and o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2018 60,867 miles

both rear tyre wearing low on tread and perishing nail in n/s/r and o/s/f tyre perished

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,163 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 58,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,837 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,780 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 50,892 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,554 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,951 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,061 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 46,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,264 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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GN08 AYE is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN08 AYE, 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 GN08 AYE registered?

GN08 AYE is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GN08 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 AYE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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