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MD07 SPY

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,339 mi
Last recorded65,339 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD07 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 65,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 63,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 62,623 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,174 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on outer @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 59,596 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect ( front and rear ) (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on outer @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,503 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring componants

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,051 miles

Both front wheels slightly bent

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,380 miles

o/s/r skockabsorber damp

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,234 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,493 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 32,469 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 22,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MD07 SPY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver 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 MD07 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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MD07 SPY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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