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P8 DRS

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,513 mi
Last recorded17,513 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 DRS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 17,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 17,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 16,545 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 16,544 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 16,542 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 16,495 miles

Offside Front headlight aim slightly high

Pass 1 Dec 2020 16,220 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 16,065 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 15,954 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 15,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 14,261 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 13,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,096 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 9,406 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 9,405 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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P8 DRS is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,887 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 P8 DRS, 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 15 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P8 DRS registered?

P8 DRS is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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The MOT history for P8 DRS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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