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AL56 AMV

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,753 mi
Last recorded54,753 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL56 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 54,753 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 51,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 48,063 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,404 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 35,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,239 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 29,237 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 28,554 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 26,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,092 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,209 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 21,233 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 16,583 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 11,826 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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AL56 AMV is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AL56 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 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 AL56 AMV registered?

AL56 AMV is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AL56 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL56 AMV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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