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VX08 VRP

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,342 mi
Last recorded28,342 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 28,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.6mm at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 25,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 25,091 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 25,058 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 24,195 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 23,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres wearing edges front and rear /235/40/19 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 22,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 21,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 20,814 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Pass 20 May 2016 18,928 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 8,624 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 7,801 miles

front tyres cracking

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 May 2011 5,304 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 VRP is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

VX08 VRP is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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