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A21 WUS

1983 Aston Martin V8

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,738 mi
Last recorded51,738 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 WUS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 51,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 51,212 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 51,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 50,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 49,862 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,390 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 49,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,607 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 48,561 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,960 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 47,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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A21 WUS is a 1983 Aston Martin V8 in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 WUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 43 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A21 WUS registered?

A21 WUS is a 1983 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A21 WUS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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