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GYW 5W

1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,373 mi
Last recorded35,373 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto35,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYW 5W
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 35,373 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 34,827 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 33,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,657 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 32,655 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,551 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 32,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,464 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,080 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,074 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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GYW 5W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,537 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 GYW 5W, 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 46 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYW 5W registered?

GYW 5W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 24 September 1980.

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