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V8 SOW

2013 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,131 mi
Last recorded53,131 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Aston Martin Vantage18,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 SOW
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 53,131 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 53,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2853519 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,953 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight surface corrosion on the subframe advice only (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on inner edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has slight cut inner sidewall but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in drivers view but not adversely affecting the view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in drivers view but not adversely affecting the view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 29,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 24,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 24,900 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x4 joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 20,984 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (285/3519) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,470 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 15,602 miles

Nearside Front tread has cuts and cracks developing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 12,781 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 12,780 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Screw in O/S/F Tyre

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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V8 SOW is a 2013 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 18,403 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 SOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 13 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V8 SOW is a 2013 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 27 July 2013.

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