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AM56 SPY

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,674 mi
Last recorded44,674 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM56 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 44,674 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 39,316 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 39,031 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 38,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 36,989 miles

Front registration plate carrier damaged

Nearside Rear tyre shows cuts to its outer wall and cracking to its tread

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

Offside Rear tyre shows cracking and a nail to its tread

Pass 14 May 2018 35,569 miles

rear both tyres have crack

Fail 2 May 2018 35,563 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear both tyres have crack

Pass 8 May 2017 34,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 2 May 2017 34,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 3 May 2016 33,050 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,104 miles

near-side front tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,307 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,774 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,196 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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AM56 SPY is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 32,094 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM56 SPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM56 SPY registered?

AM56 SPY is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is AM56 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM56 SPY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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