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C7 AVL

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,875 mi
Last recorded39,875 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 AVL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 39,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 39,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 38,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 37,910 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,054 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 36,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,120 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and also joint knocking ()

Offside Front brake flexi hose metal part corroded

Offside Rear coil spring lower part corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,429 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,271 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 32,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 27,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 27,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,539 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 8,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 8,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,077 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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C7 AVL is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C7 AVL, 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 C7 AVL registered?

C7 AVL is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for C7 AVL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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