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V80 LAY

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,162 mi
Last recorded54,162 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 LAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 54,162 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 52,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,271 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 52,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 51,709 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn inside and out side edges

Pass 8 Nov 2021 50,669 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inside and out side edges

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,313 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side and off side front tyres worn inside and out side edges

Pass 21 Nov 2019 48,142 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Offside rear tyre now down to 3mm tread depth - limit is 1.6mm

Pass 31 Jul 2018 46,632 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,419 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 44,419 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,385 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 34,638 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,724 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,531 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,621 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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V80 LAY 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 88.2%.

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 V80 LAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V80 LAY registered?

V80 LAY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is V80 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V80 LAY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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