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V8 AVN

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,200 mi
Last recorded18,200 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 AVN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 18,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 17,714 miles

All tyres 18 years old

Pass 1 Mar 2024 17,468 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres 10 years plus old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 16,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 16,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 15,428 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 14,414 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 13,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 12,568 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 11,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 11,156 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 10,452 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 9,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 9,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 8,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 6,127 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 6,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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V8 AVN is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V8 AVN, 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 18 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 V8 AVN registered?

V8 AVN is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is V8 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 AVN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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