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VV 24

1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,409 mi
Last recorded4,409 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto35,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVV 24
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 4,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 4,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 3,746 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 3,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,607 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 3,345 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 2,835 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 1,954 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 1,931 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 1,399 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 303 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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VV 24 is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VV 24, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 46 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VV 24 registered?

VV 24 is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is VV 24 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VV 24 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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