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ROB 948R

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,277 mi
Last recorded48,277 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage25,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 948R
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 48,277 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,593 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 47,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 45,898 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,204 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 42,575 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,768 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,536 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,168 miles

Engine under-trays apply.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,458 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 37,455 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

could not do brake test vehicle brake down

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ROB 948R is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ROB 948R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROB 948R registered?

ROB 948R is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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