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AB05 SPY

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,496 mi
Last recorded47,496 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 47,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 44,541 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 43,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 42,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 40,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 37,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 35,416 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 30,737 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 27,967 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 26,103 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,002 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 20,299 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 10,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 9,445 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 9,238 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 6,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AB05 SPY is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AB05 SPY, 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 AB05 SPY registered?

AB05 SPY is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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