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LA57 SPY

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,232 mi
Last recorded26,232 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA57 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,232 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SEVERELY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 26,148 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 25,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 24,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 23,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 17,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 14,173 miles

N/S mirror loose

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror loose but secure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,923 miles

both front brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

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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LA57 SPY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA57 SPY, 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 LA57 SPY registered?

LA57 SPY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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