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R17 DSB

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,351 mi
Last recorded82,351 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 DSB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,338 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 82,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 82,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower pinch bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower pinch bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 82,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 82,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet secondary retaining device sticking open

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly damp around timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,961 miles

Bonnet, Secondary latch sticking open

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 81,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet, Secondary latch sticking open

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Appears close to cords, also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,957 miles

Headlamp washers not working.

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 80,940 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers. (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Secondary release faulty. (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp washers not working.

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,983 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,210 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,007 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,294 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Front and Rear brake pads wearing low.

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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R17 DSB is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R17 DSB, 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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R17 DSB is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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