2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage · 1,906 MOT tests
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantages fail 9% of first MOT tests, 69% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 V8 Vantage years (1,906 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin V8 Vantages: 8.8%)
- 9%
- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin V8 Vantages: 8.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 69% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 39,037
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,906
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 79% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: brakes, 83% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Tyres1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Brakes1.1%
- Suspension0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.15%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.1%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.79%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washers not working 0.68%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.52%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.42%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.25%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.99%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.1%) · Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (1.99%)
Other years
Every Aston Martin V8 Vantage year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable?
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantages fail 9% of first MOT tests, 69% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 V8 Vantage years (1,906 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.15% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.1% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (0.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage shows 39,037 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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