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F8 PDB

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,796 mi
Last recorded74,796 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 PDB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 74,796 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 73,429 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 73,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,910 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 67,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,932 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,932 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,578 miles

Nail in NSF tyre.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,424 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,112 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,156 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,680 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 48,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,137 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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F8 PDB is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 42,824 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 F8 PDB, 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 21 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F8 PDB registered?

F8 PDB is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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