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MD55 NEW

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,924 mi
Last recorded43,924 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 NEW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 43,924 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 41,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 39,045 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 36,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,959 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,721 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 31,069 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 23,547 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 17,357 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,432 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 9,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,344 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 8,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 7,223 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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MD55 NEW 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 100%.

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 MD55 NEW, 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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MD55 NEW is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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