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V18 SPY

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,991 mi
Last recorded80,991 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 80,991 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 80,710 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,132 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,703 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,581 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 73,900 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,159 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,176 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 64,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,471 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 62,471 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 60,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,245 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,549 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,726 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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V18 SPY is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 30,349 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 V18 SPY, 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 19 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 V18 SPY registered?

V18 SPY is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is V18 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V18 SPY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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