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M5 RHK

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,146 mi
Last recorded42,146 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 RHK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 42,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 41,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 41,448 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 40,760 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 39,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,272 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 37,229 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Emergency brake assist failure message on dash (1.7 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 36,779 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 35,583 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,028 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 33,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 32,413 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 31,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 29,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RHK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc 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 M5 RHK, 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 RHK registered?

M5 RHK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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