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RX08 DTV

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,662 mi
Last recorded20,662 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 DTV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 May 2025 20,662 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in offside area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 20,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,539 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 18,260 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 17,930 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 17,269 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,859 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 16,594 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 16,433 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 15,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 15,517 miles

all tyres slightly perished/cracking between tread

Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,352 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 12,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,898 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,744 miles

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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RX08 DTV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RX08 DTV, 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 RX08 DTV registered?

RX08 DTV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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