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R8 DCM

2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,795 mi
Last recorded38,795 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 DCM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 38,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 37,850 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 33,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 36,120 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 32,430 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly perished on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front ABS sensor insecure, not located in housing.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly perished on outer and inner edge. sidewall also damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes going to calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 21 Apr 2023 31,539 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 31,457 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,835 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 30,831 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking inner bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 24,009 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 30,005 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 29,992 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 18,359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 18,246 miles

EPC light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

Fail 2 Jul 2020 18,246 miles

EPC light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2020 29,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 29,107 miles

slight brake bind on both rear

tyre pressure mil on

Pass 11 Mar 2019 13,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,426 miles

LSD dragging or rear brakes just dragging

Pass 9 Mar 2018 11,855 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 11,855 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 10,864 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 10,864 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,896 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,555 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,082 miles

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 15,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

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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R8 DCM is a 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R8 DCM, 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 12 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R8 DCM is a 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 January 2014.

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