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42 EKT

2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,755 mi
Last recorded13,755 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage20,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 EKT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 13,755 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 13,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 13,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 12,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 12,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 12,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 11,627 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 11,075 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 10,464 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 9,896 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 9,120 miles

osf tyre perished in tread

Pass 5 Jan 2016 7,937 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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42 EKT is a 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 20,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 42 EKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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42 EKT is a 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 January 2013.

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