2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3L Petrol · LA57 SPY
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 26,232 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA57 SPY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2024
- 26,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA57 SPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (LA57 SPY) between April 2011 and October 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
LA57 SPY Mileage History
- 20/04/20119,923 mi
- 17/04/201212,269 mi+2,346 mi
- 25/04/201312,856 mi+587 mi
- 26/03/201414,173 mi+1,317 mi
- 05/03/201515,486 mi+1,313 mi
- 22/03/201616,598 mi+1,112 mi
- 31/03/201717,942 mi+1,344 mi
- 04/04/201821,010 mi+3,068 mi
- 13/06/201921,321 mi+311 mi
- 11/06/202023,624 mi+2,303 mi
- 04/06/202124,000 mi+376 mi
- 30/05/202225,474 mi+1,474 mi
- 12/06/202326,148 mi+674 mi
- 11/10/202426,232 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 1,210 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Aston Martin Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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