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AM02 SHM

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,824 mi
Last recorded62,824 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 SHM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 62,824 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 62,810 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 62,689 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 62,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,176 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,648 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 21 May 2019 58,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 58,155 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,795 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,598 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,321 miles

front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,438 miles

front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,647 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

air bag light on dash.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 54,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

air bag light on dash.

Pass 3 May 2012 52,502 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 42,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AM02 SHM is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,349 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM02 SHM, 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 19 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 AM02 SHM registered?

AM02 SHM is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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