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FJ07 OTE

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,921 mi
Last recorded45,921 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 OTE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 45,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 44,236 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,304 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,543 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 42,543 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2017 42,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front NSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front OSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 41,806 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,868 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 32,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,028 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

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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FJ07 OTE is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,349 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 FJ07 OTE, 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 19 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ07 OTE is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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