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BAR 23L

2009 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,655 mi
Last recorded17,655 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin Vantage23,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 23L
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 17,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 17,202 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 all round worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 16,946 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 16,639 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 16,104 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 16,101 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (when indicators/hazards are on) (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working while indictors/hazards are on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 15,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 14,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 13,542 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 13,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 10,623 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 10,623 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,326 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 10,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 9,748 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 4,682 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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BAR 23L is a 2009 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 23,486 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAR 23L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BAR 23L registered?

BAR 23L is a 2009 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BAR 23L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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