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RA09 AML

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,873 mi
Last recorded67,873 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA09 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 67,873 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 67,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlight beam image is hazy

Pass 6 Nov 2024 62,133 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,624 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 55,557 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 48,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 37,723 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 36,889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,718 miles

Front Both the front tyres are cracking up on the treads but not down to the cords.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,933 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,629 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,408 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 19,359 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 19,359 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 14,024 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 14,035 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 14,024 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 13,591 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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RA09 AML is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RA09 AML, 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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RA09 AML is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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