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ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE2011 · 4.7L PETROL

898 RTC

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2011 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE is a PETROL vehicle with a 4735cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 48,085.

MOT
Valid
Expires 03/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2011
Engine
4735cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in March 2026 at 48,085 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, confirming the car remains in good condition. This follows a series of clean passes over the previous three years, indicating that the owner is proactively maintaining the vehicle and addressing any potential issues before they escalate into failures, despite a single failure in mid-2024. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. Data from the last three years shows a consistent pattern of low-intensity use, with the car covering only 905 miles between June 2025 and March 2026, and roughly 1,281 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This pattern suggests minimal wear on drivetrain components and engine internals, though such low mileage often increases the risk of rubber degradation and fluid-related issues during long periods of inactivity. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age rather than mileage-related wear. The lack of advisories suggests the suspension bushes and coil springs are currently adequate, but the buyer should check for perished rubber seals and cracks in the control arm bushings. Given the low annual mileage, the brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion or pitting, which often occurs on vehicles that are not driven frequently. A thorough check of the chassis for early structural corrosion is also vital, as the MOT only checks for significant areas and may not miss minor surface rot that can occur when a vehicle sits stationary.

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✓ Valid MOT
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in March 2026 at 48,085 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, confirming the car remains in good condition. This follows a series of clean passes over the previous three years, indicating that the owner is proactively maintaining the vehicle and addressing any potential issues before they escalate into failures, despite a single failure in mid-2024. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. Data from the last three years shows a consistent pattern of low-intensity use, with the car covering only 905 miles between June 2025 and March 2026, and roughly 1,281 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This pattern suggests minimal wear on drivetrain components and engine internals, though such low mileage often increases the risk of rubber degradation and fluid-related issues during long periods of inactivity. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age rather than mileage-related wear. The lack of advisories suggests the suspension bushes and coil springs are currently adequate, but the buyer should check for perished rubber seals and cracks in the control arm bushings. Given the low annual mileage, the brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion or pitting, which often occurs on vehicles that are not driven frequently. A thorough check of the chassis for early structural corrosion is also vital, as the MOT only checks for significant areas and may not miss minor surface rot that can occur when a vehicle sits stationary.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2011 Aston Martin Vantage (898 RTC) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2023 to March 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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