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A1 JAY

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,011 mi
Last recorded16,011 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 16,011 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 15,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

puncture light showing

Pass 25 Mar 2025 15,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 15,826 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 15,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 15,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tyre inflation light showing throughout test!

Pass 22 Mar 2022 15,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 14,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 14,623 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 14,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 14,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 13,824 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 13,805 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed within tred (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower crack through windscreen in A zone

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 13,687 miles

wiper blades smearing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 11,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 10,643 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,635 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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A1 JAY is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 25,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A1 JAY, 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 17 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 JAY registered?

A1 JAY is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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