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WE08 AML

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,279 mi
Last recorded22,279 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE08 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 22,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 21,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 21,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 21,027 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 20,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 19,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 19,143 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,576 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 18,104 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,366 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,767 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 13,767 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,080 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 10,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 10,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,416 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 7,257 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,257 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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WE08 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WE08 AML, 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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WE08 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WE08 AML shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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