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THY 16

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,381 mi
Last recorded26,381 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHY 16
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 26,381 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 24,478 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 22,232 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 19,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 17,747 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 15,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 14,049 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 11,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 9,920 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 9,128 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 7,930 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 7,050 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 6,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 5,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 4,390 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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THY 16 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 THY 16, 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 THY 16 registered?

THY 16 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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The MOT history for THY 16 shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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