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VX61 EAK

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,444 mi
Last recorded35,444 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 EAK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 35,444 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 35,441 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 34,852 miles

tyre system fault on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2023 34,308 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 31,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure warning fault displayed (registered before 2012)

Fail 21 Oct 2021 31,141 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Tyre pressure warning fault displayed (registered before 2012)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,912 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing all screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 26,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,692 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 18,069 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 11,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 6,502 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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VX61 EAK is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,887 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 VX61 EAK, 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 15 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX61 EAK registered?

VX61 EAK is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VX61 EAK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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