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V8 BJY

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

White Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,126 mi
Last recorded30,126 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BJY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 30,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 29,627 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 29,407 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 28,909 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 28,495 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 27,789 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,932 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 25,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 24,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,691 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,009 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 19,846 miles

Corrosion to offside rear wheel

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 19,845 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to offside rear wheel

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,465 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,489 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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V8 BJY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in White 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 V8 BJY, 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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V8 BJY is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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