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R15 EBM

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,338 mi
Last recorded43,338 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 EBM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 43,338 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 42,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 42,774 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 42,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 42,632 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 42,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,421 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,262 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,071 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,415 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,217 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2014 32,217 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,117 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 24,117 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,690 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 13,831 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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R15 EBM is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R15 EBM, 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 R15 EBM registered?

R15 EBM is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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