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VX08 FDV

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,582 mi
Last recorded14,582 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FDV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 14,582 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 14,370 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 14,173 miles

long term standing evident

Fail 18 Dec 2019 14,172 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail front o/s + n/s brake hose inner ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

long term standing evident

Pass 3 May 2017 13,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 12,615 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 11,970 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking around the circumference of the tread base.

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

Offside front tyre has serious cracking around the circumference of the tread blocks

Nearside front tyre has serious cracking around the circuference of the tread blocks,tread base and side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 10,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 8,352 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2012 3,762 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 3,396 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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VX08 FDV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VX08 FDV, 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 VX08 FDV registered?

VX08 FDV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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