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DUK 22

1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,352 mi
Last recorded36,352 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante29,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUK 22
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 36,352 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 36,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 34,681 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,113 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,940 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 30,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,917 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 30,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2017 29,895 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,893 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 29,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,282 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 29,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 29,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 29,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,959 miles

slight leak on n/s & o/s rear wheel hub

Fail 18 Mar 2010 27,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight leak on n/s & o/s rear wheel hub

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,626 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 27,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DUK 22 is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 29,282 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 Volante fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DUK 22, 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 40 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 DUK 22 registered?

DUK 22 is a 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 20 January 1986.

Is DUK 22 safe to buy?

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