2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

457 MOT tests in 2024. 91.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

161Well above average
Passed first time91.7%
Failed or needed repairs8.3%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 457 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  2. Washers: not working0.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.7%
  6. Stop lamp: not working0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Registration plates: inscription illegible0.4%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics2.6%
  2. Tyres2.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

In 2024, 91.7% of 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 457 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; washers: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 161, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).