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DB55 DAY

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,728 mi
Last recorded56,728 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 DAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 56,728 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 54,550 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,737 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 51,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 50,234 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,166 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 33,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,716 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 28,007 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 27,999 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 25,691 miles

damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,905 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 16,223 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 12,097 miles

condensation in offside rear lamp

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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DB55 DAY is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,887 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 DB55 DAY, 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 15 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DB55 DAY is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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