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B25 AMV

1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,815 mi
Last recorded52,815 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto56,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 52,815 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 52,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 52,032 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 52,031 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,868 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 51,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,698 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 51,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,772 miles

Both front steering rack gaitors are cracked and one held by cable tie

Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes cracked

Centre exhaust mounting rubbers are cracked

Oil leak

Slight corrosion nearside front jacking point

Small holes in front wheel arch linings

Fail 29 Apr 2016 50,772 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported FOOTWELL (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure FOG LIGHT (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported FOOTWELL (1.9.2a)

Both front steering rack gaitors are cracked and one held by cable tie

Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes cracked

Centre exhaust mounting rubbers are cracked

Oil leak

Slight corrosion nearside front jacking point

Small holes in front wheel arch linings

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,500 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 49,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,012 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,012 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,798 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 42,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

wipers split ends

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wipers split ends

Pass 24 Jul 2008 409,824 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,790 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 39,582 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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B25 AMV is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 56,558 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B25 AMV, 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 40 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B25 AMV registered?

B25 AMV is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for B25 AMV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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