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R11 GPB

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,450 mi
Last recorded48,450 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 GPB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 48,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 46,647 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 45,539 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 41,243 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,278 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,137 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,023 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 33,023 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,666 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,584 miles

both front tyres cracking between treads

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,148 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 22,405 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,199 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,534 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small cracks in both front tyre treads

Fail 17 Nov 2010 13,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small cracks in both front tyre treads

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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R11 GPB 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 88.9%.

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 R11 GPB, 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 R11 GPB registered?

R11 GPB is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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The MOT history for R11 GPB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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