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YJ08 HYF

2008 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,877 mi
Last recorded69,877 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Auto28,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 HYF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 69,877 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,697 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,794 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 59,789 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,239 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and both front tyres perished/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front and nearside rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 13 Jul 2020 50,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front and nearside rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 28 May 2019 46,540 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 35,989 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,146 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,048 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 32,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,628 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 15 Jun 2012 22,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,914 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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YJ08 HYF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.5% with a typical mileage of 28,214 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 HYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ08 HYF registered?

YJ08 HYF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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