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V99 DGS

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,850 mi
Last recorded33,850 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV99 DGS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 33,850 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 33,154 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 32,696 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 32,686 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 30,960 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 30,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not opening. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 28,867 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 26,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 23,817 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 20,913 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,439 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 6 Feb 2015 19,406 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 15,988 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 13,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 11,490 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 7,220 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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V99 DGS is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc 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 V99 DGS, 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 V99 DGS registered?

V99 DGS is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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