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M40 GES

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,990 mi
Last recorded35,990 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 GES
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 35,990 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 35,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 35,490 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,278 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 34,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,066 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,031 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,204 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 31,204 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,356 miles

Rear Tyres On Legal Limit

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,703 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,642 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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M40 GES is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M40 GES, 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 15 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 M40 GES registered?

M40 GES is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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