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GN08 AZU

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

5,214 mi
Last recorded5,214 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 AZU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 5,214 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 5,169 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 5,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 5,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 5,089 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 5,047 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 5,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 4,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 4,826 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 4,771 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 4,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 4,616 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 4,556 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 13 May 2014 4,526 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 4,490 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 1 May 2012 4,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 4,105 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 AZU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AZU, 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 GN08 AZU registered?

GN08 AZU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is GN08 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 AZU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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