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M25 TJK

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Maroon Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,086 mi
Last recorded81,086 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 TJK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 81,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,430 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,948 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,013 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 62,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,725 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 54,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,751 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,353 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,401 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M25 TJK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Maroon with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M25 TJK, 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 M25 TJK registered?

M25 TJK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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