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AM51 JOS

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,589 mi
Last recorded43,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 JOS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 43,589 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside heavily perished on shoulders 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges slightly 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside handbrake are approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,709 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (hose) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic covers sills fitted preventing a full inspection of components

slight a/c leak on compressor

Fail 27 Jun 2024 40,709 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (hose) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Plastic covers sills fitted preventing a full inspection of components

slight a/c leak on compressor

Pass 22 Jun 2023 39,250 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 39,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 37,883 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,127 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 35,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick secondary caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 34,588 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,695 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 33,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

oil filter metal casing corroded/bubbling

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,938 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 31,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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AM51 JOS is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AM51 JOS, 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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AM51 JOS is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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