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W 1024

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,770 mi
Last recorded43,770 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW 1024
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 43,770 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 43,697 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 43,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 41,366 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 40,674 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 39,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 39,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 39,561 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,554 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,264 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small cracks in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,623 miles

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

small cracks in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,708 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 17,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,988 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,010 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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W 1024 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 W 1024, 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 W 1024 registered?

W 1024 is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is W 1024 safe to buy?

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