ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE2010 · 4.7L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in brake system oversight. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 91,015 miles passed, the tester flagged thin front brake pads and pitted or scored discs on both front wheels. This follows a failure in December 2024 where the car was rejected due to thin rear brake pads and worn discs. The pattern suggests the owner is only addressing braking components upon failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 91,015 miles, this 16-year-old Aston Martin reflects a low annual average of approximately 5,700 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent over the last three years, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 5,700 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. However, the gap between the December 2024 failure and the subsequent pass was only one day, indicating a re-test immediately following the failure. The low mileage often correlates with age-related rubber degradation and brake corrosion due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the entire braking assembly. The recurring mentions of pitted discs and thin pads from 2022 through 2025 indicate the calipers may be seizing or the vehicle is sitting in damp conditions. The handbrake mechanism, which was flagged for inspection in November 2022, also requires checking for proper travel and adjustment. Given the age and low mileage, the inspector should also look for cracks in suspension bushes and perished rubber lines, as these components often fail on high-performance vehicles that are infrequently driven.