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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 4,300 cc

J8 AWRMOT history

J8 AWR is a silver petrol Aston Martin V8 Vantage first used on 7 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
68,249 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,300 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AWR was last recorded at 68,249 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,515 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,734 miles
Average per year
3,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,249 miles
  • 2025 – 66,515 miles
  • 2024 – 64,969 miles
  • 2023 – 64,426 miles
  • 2022 – 61,258 miles
  • 2021 – 59,160 miles
  • 2020 – 55,883 miles
  • 2019 – 48,381 miles
  • 2018 – 42,507 miles
  • 2017 – 38,303 miles
  • 2016 – 35,384 miles
  • 2015 – 31,783 miles
  • 2014 – 27,841 miles
  • 2013 – 23,198 miles
  • 2012 – 19,748 miles
  • 2011 – 18,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,249 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,249 miles (+1,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    68,249 miles
    Test number
    207592121663
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass66,515 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,515 miles
    Test number
    835795745629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,969 miles (+543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,969 miles
    Test number
    489254420992
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass64,426 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,426 miles
    Test number
    812065186636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,660 miles (+1,402)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,660 miles
    Test number
    452960415501
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass61,258 miles (+2,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,258 miles
    Test number
    200266309336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass59,160 miles (+3,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,160 miles
    Test number
    958963343424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass55,883 miles (+7,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    55,883 miles
    Test number
    324649614492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass48,381 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,381 miles
    Test number
    195192642128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,507 miles (+4,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    796535690525
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass38,303 miles (+2,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,303 miles
    Test number
    441193295215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass35,384 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,384 miles
    Test number
    208962720871
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  13. Fail35,378 miles (+3,595)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,378 miles
    Test number
    509667677898
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  14. Pass31,783 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,783 miles
    Test number
    858898585185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,841 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,841 miles
    Test number
    849075094143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,198 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,198 miles
    Test number
    305600913492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,748 miles (+1,727)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,748 miles
    Test number
    897371902273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass18,021 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,021 miles
    Test number
    706908281131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSill covers & undertray fitted
  19. Fail18,015 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,015 miles
    Test number
    935505081112
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSill covers & undertray fitted

Questions about J8 AWR

Does J8 AWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 AWR is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 AWR?
The MOT on J8 AWR is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 AWR done?
J8 AWR was recorded at 68,249 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,416 miles a year.
Has J8 AWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AWR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 AWR 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 J8 AWR find?
J8 AWR passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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