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C16 RAT

2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,932 mi
Last recorded28,932 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RAT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 28,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 27,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 26,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible brake hose rigid pipe section. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible brake hose rigid pipe section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 26,916 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible brake hose rigid pipe section. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible brake hose rigid pipe section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 26,209 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 24,708 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip, passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 23,032 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 20,088 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 20,088 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,643 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 17,451 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 15,620 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 13,583 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,103 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 11,691 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,010 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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C16 RAT is a 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 23,902 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C16 RAT, 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 16 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C16 RAT registered?

C16 RAT is a 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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