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B549 WUU

1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,974 mi
Last recorded65,974 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage48,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB549 WUU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 65,974 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,736 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 65,671 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 65,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,637 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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B549 WUU is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 48,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B549 WUU, 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 41 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B549 WUU registered?

B549 WUU is a 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B549 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B549 WUU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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