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WTY 1

2001 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,112 mi
Last recorded17,112 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTY 1
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 17,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 16,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 15,845 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 15,337 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,873 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 14,552 miles

Offside Front Upper steering shaft joint not fully on upper shaft

Fail 14 Jul 2020 14,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 14,431 miles

Offside Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 14,431 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 13,752 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 13,306 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,710 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,018 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

upper steering arm universal joint slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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WTY 1 is a 2001 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTY 1, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WTY 1 is a 2001 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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