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MV08 FRK

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

53,180 mi
Last recorded53,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 FRK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 53,180 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 50,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,854 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,249 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,929 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,525 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,841 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 45,498 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,710 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,796 miles

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

OSR shocker slightly weak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,991 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MV08 FRK 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 MV08 FRK, 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 MV08 FRK registered?

MV08 FRK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is MV08 FRK safe to buy?

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