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DAR 343

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,706 mi
Last recorded65,706 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAR 343
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,706 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 65,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 64,199 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 64,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 60,035 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 53,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 53,992 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,769 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead showing signs of repair

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

Fail 15 May 2018 48,654 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front road wheel shows a repair to its inner bead

Pass 15 May 2017 45,065 miles

Nearside Front road wheel shows a repair to its inner bead

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 May 2016 42,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 36,412 miles

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 16 May 2013 33,663 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 33,661 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 28,500 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,984 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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DAR 343 is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DAR 343, 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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DAR 343 is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is DAR 343 safe to buy?

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