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V8 YTS

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,200 mi
Last recorded42,200 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 YTS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 42,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 41,985 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 41,882 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 41,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 41,266 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 40,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 40,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 39,273 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 38,650 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,812 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,663 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,626 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,705 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 YTS 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 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 YTS, 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 YTS registered?

V8 YTS is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is V8 YTS safe to buy?

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