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C4 STE

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,834 mi
Last recorded43,834 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 STE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 43,834 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 42,304 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 42,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 24,190 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 16,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 12,006 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 40,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,073 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,775 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 35,861 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 35,861 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,684 miles

nsf brake pad sensor not secured in place

Pass 16 May 2014 16,565 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 16,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

near-side front tyre cracking main tread area

off-side front tyre cracking main tread area

Pass 9 May 2013 11,049 miles

near-side front tyre cracking at main tread area

off-side front tyre cracking at main tread area

Pass 9 May 2012 8,169 miles

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

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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C4 STE is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 C4 STE, 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 C4 STE registered?

C4 STE is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is C4 STE safe to buy?

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