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GW08 AML

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,480 mi
Last recorded83,480 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW08 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,714 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 80,714 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 79,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,273 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 71,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,244 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall (split) no cords or ply 235/40zr 19 92y

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake caliper pads (3.5.1g)

Tpms light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres splitting in tread

engine management light on

Fail 13 Apr 2017 46,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres splitting in tread

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,208 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,076 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,221 miles

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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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GW08 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GW08 AML, 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 GW08 AML registered?

GW08 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is GW08 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW08 AML shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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