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VX08 FET

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,161 mi
Last recorded36,161 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FET
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 36,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 34,854 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 34,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,582 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 31,504 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 29,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 26,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 23,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,739 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 20,195 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 20,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

fuel flap sticking

nearside front window not opening

Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 FET is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FET, 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 FET registered?

VX08 FET is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 FET shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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