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RK08 EHD

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,333 mi
Last recorded27,333 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 EHD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 27,333 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 25,812 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 25,556 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 25,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 24,548 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 24,056 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 23,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,067 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,607 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,284 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,101 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,908 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,415 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 12,414 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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RK08 EHD is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK08 EHD, 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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What year was RK08 EHD registered?

RK08 EHD is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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