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OO04 AEF

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,430 mi
Last recorded23,430 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 AEF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 23,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 23,015 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 22,065 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 21,398 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 20,380 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 19,892 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 18,908 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 17,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 16,873 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 16,106 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 15,167 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 13,651 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 11,608 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 10,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 7,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer wall

nearside rear tyre has cuts to its inner shoulder

Fail 8 Feb 2012 7,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer wall

nearside rear tyre has cuts to its inner shoulder

Pass 16 Feb 2011 5,950 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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OO04 AEF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OO04 AEF, 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 OO04 AEF registered?

OO04 AEF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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