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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 4,282 cc

238 BBYMOT history

238 BBY is a red petrol Aston Martin V8 Vantage first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 26,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
26,628 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
238 BBY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,282 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

238 BBY was last recorded at 26,628 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,448 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,180 miles
Average per year
1,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,628 miles
  • 2025 – 24,448 miles
  • 2024 – 19,992 miles
  • 2023 – 16,837 miles
  • 2021 – 16,652 miles
  • 2019 – 15,566 miles
  • 2018 – 15,315 miles
  • 2017 – 14,853 miles
  • 2016 – 14,168 miles
  • 2015 – 13,299 miles
  • 2014 – 11,375 miles
  • 2013 – 9,487 miles
  • 2012 – 7,587 miles
  • 2011 – 4,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,628 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,628 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    683967810194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,448 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    24,448 miles
    Test number
    571774739442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,992 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    19,992 miles
    Test number
    505517719026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    16,837 miles
    Test number
    554268175506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail16,837 miles (+185)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,837 miles
    Test number
    385680060574
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass16,652 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    16,652 miles
    Test number
    117852687405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,566 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    15,566 miles
    Test number
    485765214075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,315 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    15,315 miles
    Test number
    241769114344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    14,853 miles
    Test number
    550310488480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail14,853 miles (+685)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,853 miles
    Test number
    387321012504
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  11. Pass14,168 miles (+869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    14,168 miles
    Test number
    208736814359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting too deteriate
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are worn (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass13,299 miles (+1,924)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,299 miles
    Test number
    116856215225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre cracking in tread
  13. Pass11,375 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    11,375 miles
    Test number
    377821714260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail11,361 miles (+1,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,361 miles
    Test number
    757389504211
    • FailureNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  15. Pass9,487 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    9,487 miles
    Test number
    176056803295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,587 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    7,587 miles
    Test number
    127316012254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    4,625 miles
    Test number
    308807011187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 238 BBY

What vehicle is registration 238 BBY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 238 BBY on a red petrol Aston Martin V8 Vantage first used on 1 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 238 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 238 BBY is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 238 BBY?
The MOT on 238 BBY is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 238 BBY done?
238 BBY was recorded at 26,628 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,449 miles a year.
Has 238 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 238 BBY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 238 BBY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 238 BBY find?
238 BBY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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