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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,739 mi
Last recorded33,739 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 VAT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 33,739 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 33,114 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 33,040 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 36,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 36,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,364 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 26,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,760 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,765 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,091 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 9 Jun 2015 16,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,502 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 14,385 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,468 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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LA54 VAT is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 25,947 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 LA54 VAT, 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 17 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA54 VAT is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 11 February 2009.

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