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MX08 DFL

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,391 mi
Last recorded44,391 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 DFL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 44,391 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 33,094 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 26,968 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022
Pass 13 Oct 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 21,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 20,939 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,490 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,270 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,010 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 13,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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MX08 DFL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc 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 MX08 DFL, 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 MX08 DFL registered?

MX08 DFL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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