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V31 FAY

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,114 mi
Last recorded71,114 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage30,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 FAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 69,959 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,089 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 68,027 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing but faulty

Head lamp washers not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 67,101 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,982 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,898 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 64,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,916 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,936 miles

Handbrake warning light on

Slight brake judder on rear wheels when brakes first applied

TPMS light on

Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake warning light on

Slight brake judder on rear wheels when brakes first applied

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,057 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Front brake discs slight wear.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre system fault indicator showing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,870 miles

Bonnet release safety catch seized.

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

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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V31 FAY is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V31 FAY, 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.

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What year was V31 FAY registered?

V31 FAY is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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