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UKX 40L

1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,122 mi
Last recorded72,122 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto52,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKX 40L
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 72,122 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,844 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 71,735 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,597 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,439 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 71,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,902 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 70,891 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,291 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,622 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 6,867 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,542 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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UKX 40L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 52,961 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 UKX 40L, 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 53 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UKX 40L registered?

UKX 40L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 23 May 1973.

Is UKX 40L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKX 40L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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