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RD04 ELM

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,730 mi
Last recorded64,730 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD04 ELM
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 64,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 64,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 64,453 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 63,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,202 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,130 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,771 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 58,771 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,726 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 45,038 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,804 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,138 miles

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer treads.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 29,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 29,236 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 20,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,211 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 15,967 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 15,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2011 11,423 miles

nearside and offside front tyres show signs of cracking to their tread

Pass 28 Jan 2011 5,920 miles

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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RD04 ELM is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc 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 RD04 ELM, 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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What year was RD04 ELM registered?

RD04 ELM is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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