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W16 AMV

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,954 mi
Last recorded31,954 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 31,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 30,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 30,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 29,012 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 28,712 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,563 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,521 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 23,826 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,456 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 20,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 15,296 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 14,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 12,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 11,141 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 9,589 miles

Front undertray damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 7,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,401 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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W16 AMV 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 W16 AMV, 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 W16 AMV registered?

W16 AMV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is W16 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W16 AMV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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