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OU08 BCK

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,538 mi
Last recorded41,538 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 BCK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 41,538 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 39,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 38,092 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 38,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Park brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 36,180 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 31,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,759 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,395 miles

Front tyres starting to crack in between tread patterns

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 24 Mar 2017 20,087 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2016 17,671 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,820 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,198 miles

engine light on

Pass 3 May 2013 12,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 8,310 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,715 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 2,561 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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OU08 BCK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OU08 BCK, 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 OU08 BCK registered?

OU08 BCK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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