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A11 AFL

1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,215 mi
Last recorded42,215 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante40,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 AFL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 42,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 42,096 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,979 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 41,978 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,784 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,488 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,085 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 40,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,652 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,510 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,648 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,159 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 36,157 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,873 miles

near side rear tyre showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,192 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,738 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,834 miles

corrosion offside outrigger

Fail 26 Jan 2009 32,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion offside outrigger

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,124 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Volante?

Based on 4,674 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Stop lamp not working 29
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A11 AFL is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 40,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Volante fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 AFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Volante typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 AFL registered?

A11 AFL is a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 19 March 1987.

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