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V15 DRE

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,829 mi
Last recorded33,829 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 DRE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 33,829 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 30,464 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 26,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 26,207 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 26,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 25,442 miles

all tyres slightly perished/cracking

TPMS light on

Pass 18 Aug 2020 24,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 21,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,969 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,171 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,263 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 10,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 4,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,977 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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V15 DRE is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V15 DRE, 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 V15 DRE registered?

V15 DRE is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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