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PA55 BAR

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,876 mi
Last recorded97,876 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA55 BAR
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 97,876 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 94,213 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 94,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 93,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 91,731 miles

Fuel cap damaged but still maintaining a positive seal

Pass 20 Apr 2022 90,525 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 90,518 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 90,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,175 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 88,409 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 88,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,285 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 78,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin park both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,353 miles

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

Nearside wiper smearing

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,608 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,114 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

handbrake pads very low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,695 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,123 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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PA55 BAR is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 32,094 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PA55 BAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PA55 BAR is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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