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A600 AML

1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

600 mi
Last recorded600 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage31,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA600 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 516 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 44,522 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 44,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,032 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 42,031 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 41,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,815 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 23,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,653 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 21,653 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,278 miles

both front seat trims insecure

both front seats slightly insecure

handbrake reserve travel could be better

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside headlamp aim on higher limit

slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,912 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,882 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 19,818 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,197 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,669 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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A600 AML is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 31,495 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 A600 AML, 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 30 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A600 AML registered?

A600 AML is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is A600 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for A600 AML shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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