2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3L Petrol · J8 AWR
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 68,249 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J8 AWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 68,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J8 AWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (J8 AWR) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
J8 AWR Mileage History
- 14/04/202362,660 mi
- 02/11/202364,426 mi+1,766 mi
- 12/04/202464,969 mi+543 mi
- 19/03/202566,515 mi+1,546 mi
- 18/03/202668,249 mi+1,734 mi
Average of roughly 1,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Aston Martin Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.3)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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