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UDG 1

1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,625 mi
Last recorded78,625 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto66,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDG 1
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,625 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,040 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2017 76,022 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2017 75,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative When ignition off. (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,538 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,094 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,849 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,191 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2011 75,111 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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UDG 1 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 66,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UDG 1, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UDG 1 is a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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