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R4 RHB

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,860 mi
Last recorded25,860 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 RHB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 25,860 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated/perished

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2024 25,748 miles

Tyre pressure warning light onb

Pass 11 Aug 2023 25,567 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2022 25,290 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 25,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,362 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 20,874 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 19,192 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,472 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated and worn away on inner edge

water inside nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 18 Jul 2015 14,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 11,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 8,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 5,829 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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R4 RHB is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R4 RHB, 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 R4 RHB registered?

R4 RHB is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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