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S1 VRM

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,204 mi
Last recorded30,204 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 VRM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 30,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 29,832 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 29,829 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 28,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,694 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 24,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe at end of hose that goes into calliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,235 miles

FRONT TYRES BADLY PERRISHED IN TREAD. NEED REPLACING

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn onshoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,567 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,135 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 16,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 13,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 10,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 7,705 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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S1 VRM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S1 VRM, 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 S1 VRM registered?

S1 VRM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is S1 VRM safe to buy?

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