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P18 HLW

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,911 mi
Last recorded49,911 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 HLW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 49,911 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))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 49,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 48,118 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,529 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 44,865 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,895 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,522 miles

advice on further look at rear pads

Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,752 miles

advice on further look at air bag light has been re set and stayed off

advice on o/s/f door mirror glass cracked slight

Fail 26 Mar 2018 35,752 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advice on further look at air bag light has been re set and stayed off

advice on o/s/f door mirror glass cracked slight

Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,857 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 26,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,914 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 16 Feb 2015 21,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,707 miles

front tyres worn on edges

tyre preasure monetering system lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Apr 2013 10,880 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 9,273 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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P18 HLW is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P18 HLW, 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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What year was P18 HLW registered?

P18 HLW is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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