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WA08 EWE

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,656 mi
Last recorded19,656 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 EWE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 19,656 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 19,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 18,816 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 18,204 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 17,434 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 15,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 13,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 13,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 13,435 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 12,655 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 12,452 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 12,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 11,917 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 10,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 10,146 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,656 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 9,577 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2011 7,445 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 7,134 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 7,134 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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WA08 EWE is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA08 EWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA08 EWE registered?

WA08 EWE is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is WA08 EWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 EWE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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