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RX08 DUA

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Diesel 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,591 mi
Last recorded50,591 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 DUA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 50,591 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 49,983 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,548 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,315 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 48,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 46,207 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,155 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 44,149 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner steering rack joints have play

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,730 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 34,717 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,108 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 25,041 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 17,408 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 15,642 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 DUA is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX08 DUA, 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

How do I check the history of RX08 DUA?

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What year was RX08 DUA registered?

RX08 DUA is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is RX08 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 DUA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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