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OU57 BWV

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,551 mi
Last recorded29,551 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 BWV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 29,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 28,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 28,158 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 26,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,115 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 26,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 25,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 22,426 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 18,829 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)

front wiper blades split

o/s and n/s front tyres splitting due to age

Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,193 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 12,992 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 10,603 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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OU57 BWV is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OU57 BWV, 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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What year was OU57 BWV registered?

OU57 BWV is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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The MOT history for OU57 BWV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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