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MTR 18

2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,477 mi
Last recorded39,477 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage20,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTR 18
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 39,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,205 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,791 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 31,103 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (Size 245.40.R 19) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (Size 285.35.R 19) (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel Alignment Recommended

Fail 20 Aug 2022 31,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (Size 245.40.R 19) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (Size 285.35.R 19) (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel Alignment Recommended

Pass 16 Aug 2021 29,152 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 285.35.R 19) (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel Alignment Recommended

Pass 19 Aug 2020 27,682 miles

Body under cover & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,021 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,016 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 20,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 17,540 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,654 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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MTR 18 is a 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 20,546 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 MTR 18, 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 13 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MTR 18 is a 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 2 April 2013.

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