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V88 AUL

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,658 mi
Last recorded51,658 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 AUL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 51,658 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 51,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 50,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 48,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 48,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 47,448 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 46,822 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 45,321 miles

eml light comes on then goes off sometimes

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 42,908 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,611 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,876 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boht front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,163 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under floor covers fitted

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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V88 AUL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 V88 AUL, 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 V88 AUL registered?

V88 AUL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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