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GT08 BDT

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,382 mi
Last recorded78,382 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT08 BDT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,382 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 75,832 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,408 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

center heat shield fixing loose

tyre light on

Fail 24 Apr 2024 72,408 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

center heat shield fixing loose

tyre light on

Pass 10 May 2023 69,457 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Service light on

Tyre light on

Pass 11 May 2022 67,028 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges slightly...

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,601 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 65,601 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 58,886 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,595 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 48,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 28,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 27,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,172 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 24,451 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,695 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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GT08 BDT is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GT08 BDT, 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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GT08 BDT is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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