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L6 GCV

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,342 mi
Last recorded29,342 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 GCV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 29,342 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 28,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 28,704 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 28,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 27,182 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 26,273 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 25,718 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 24,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 22,406 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 1 May 2014 22,382 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 1 May 2013 19,700 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,168 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,052 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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L6 GCV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L6 GCV, 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 L6 GCV registered?

L6 GCV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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