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Y88 AMV

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,504 mi
Last recorded48,504 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage23,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,504 miles

Offside Rear condensation in fog lamp.

Fail 30 Apr 2026 48,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear condensation in fog lamp.

Fail 13 Mar 2026 48,487 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner braking surface

Rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner braking surface

Pass 13 Mar 2025 47,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 45,103 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,883 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,922 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 36,855 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front tyres worn inner edge and perishing.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 34,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,718 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,452 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,365 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 25,051 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,756 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,419 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y88 AMV is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y88 AMV, 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 Y88 AMV registered?

Y88 AMV is a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 12 April 2011.

Is Y88 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 AMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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