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L50 AKB

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,001 mi
Last recorded29,001 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 AKB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 29,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 28,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 28,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 28,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,397 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,710 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 26,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 19,652 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 18,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2014 9,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 8,501 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 6,770 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 4,199 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 3,857 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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L50 AKB is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L50 AKB, 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 L50 AKB registered?

L50 AKB is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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