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A550 AMV

1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,815 mi
Last recorded41,815 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage32,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA550 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 41,815 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 41,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 41,202 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 38,555 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 37,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 36,886 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,964 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,856 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,776 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 35,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,635 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,519 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs slightly corroded worn (rear)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,961 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,168 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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A550 AMV is a 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 32,019 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 A550 AMV, 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 31 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 A550 AMV registered?

A550 AMV is a 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A550 AMV safe to buy?

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