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V8 VVA

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,941 mi
Last recorded49,941 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VVA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 49,941 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,586 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 49,396 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 48,602 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,115 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 43,198 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 42,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,767 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 38,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 35,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,393 miles

Engine management light

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 30,393 miles

Engine management light

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 24,389 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2014 24,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,493 miles

235/40/19 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,166 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 VVA is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VVA, 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 V8 VVA registered?

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

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