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M16 ASN

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,613 mi
Last recorded40,613 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 ASN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 40,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 40,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 39,812 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 39,226 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 39,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge and cracked/perished

Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,120 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,627 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,340 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 28,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,643 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 17,768 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 17,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre nail in tread

power steering noisey

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,840 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,892 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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M16 ASN is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M16 ASN, 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 M16 ASN registered?

M16 ASN is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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