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YJ08 HWR

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,972 mi
Last recorded61,972 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 HWR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 61,972 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NERSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 61,296 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 60,480 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 57,604 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 48,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,186 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 48,186 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 27 May 2019 45,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,238 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 44,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 41,144 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,911 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 21,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,129 miles

Inner sidewall damaged on N/S front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2011 16,129 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Inner sidewall damaged on N/S front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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YJ08 HWR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YJ08 HWR, 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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YJ08 HWR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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