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OU09 BBX

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,173 mi
Last recorded95,173 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 BBX
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 95,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 93,854 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 87,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slight heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slight heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 76,293 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2021 68,994 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,796 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,821 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,547 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,417 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,993 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,993 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 27,656 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 20,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OU09 BBX is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OU09 BBX, 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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OU09 BBX is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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