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G1 YSB

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,506 mi
Last recorded53,506 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 YSB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,506 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 53,506 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 51,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 51,729 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,275 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,034 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 50,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,102 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 49,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive fluctuating massively (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 42,785 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perishing and badly worn on inside edges.

Pass 6 May 2015 25,977 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,479 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 20,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G1 YSB is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G1 YSB, 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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What year was G1 YSB registered?

G1 YSB is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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