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M5 ARM

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

12,779 mi
Last recorded12,779 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 ARM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 12,779 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 12,637 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 12,498 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 12,354 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 11,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 11,209 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 10,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 10,234 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 10,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 9,613 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 9,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 8,787 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 8,584 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 8,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 8,144 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 7,283 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 6,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 6,221 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,957 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 5,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

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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M5 ARM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M5 ARM, 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 M5 ARM registered?

M5 ARM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is M5 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 ARM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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