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SB02 BAM

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,446 mi
Last recorded44,446 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 BAM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 44,446 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 42,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,689 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 32,952 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 30,433 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 27,298 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,599 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,638 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,216 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 15,040 miles

both front tyres tread cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2013 13,209 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 9,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,206 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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SB02 BAM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc 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 SB02 BAM, 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 SB02 BAM registered?

SB02 BAM is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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