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V18 SMO

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,363 mi
Last recorded25,363 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 SMO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 25,363 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 22,514 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 17,883 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 17,857 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 17,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 17,791 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 17,743 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 17,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 7,632 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 17,545 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 17,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 17,275 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 17,025 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 16,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,949 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 15,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 11,317 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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V18 SMO is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V18 SMO, 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 V18 SMO registered?

V18 SMO is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is V18 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V18 SMO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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