CarVerify

Free Car Check

V8 DPL

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,958 mi
Last recorded30,958 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DPL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 30,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 30,957 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 25,213 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 25,075 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 24,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly cracking in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 24,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 24,746 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 24,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 24,458 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 24,458 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 22,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All the brake flexi pipes are slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both the front tyres are cracking up on the treads but not down to the cords.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,187 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,626 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres waring on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 12,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 8,888 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 7,757 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 7,183 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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V8 DPL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V8 DPL, 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

How do I check the history of V8 DPL?

You can check the full history of V8 DPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V8 DPL registered?

V8 DPL is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is V8 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 DPL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V8 DPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V8 DPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.