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OU57 HDK

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,828 mi
Last recorded58,828 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 HDK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 58,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 56,992 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 54,290 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 52,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,641 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 48,641 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,077 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,455 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 38,626 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,591 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 35,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2016 33,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 31,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 28,626 miles

near-side front tyre has cuts at outerwall

near-side rear tyre has cuts at outer wall

off-side front tyre has cuts at outer wall

off-side rear tyre has cuts at outert wall

Pass 13 May 2014 28,623 miles

near-side rear tyre has cuts at outer wall

off-side front tyre has cuts at outer wall

off-side rear tyre has cuts at outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,880 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 13,743 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,721 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,501 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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OU57 HDK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU57 HDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU57 HDK registered?

OU57 HDK is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is OU57 HDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU57 HDK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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