2018 Aston Martin Vantage 4.0L Petrol · LF68 GXY

The Aston Martin Vantage presents a stable and improving roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 14 November 2025 at 16,124 miles with zero defects recorded. The single advisory noted on 8 August 2024 at 14,894 miles, a cut in the offside rear tyre not deep enough to expose the ply or cords, was a minor surface-level concern rather than a structural failure. Its absence from the most recent test indicates the tyre was either replaced or the damage did not progress, suggesting attentive upkeep. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sparing use. The vehicle has covered just 9,291 miles over the five-year span from 6,833 miles in September 2021 to 16,124 miles in November 2025, averaging roughly 1,858 miles per year. The largest annual increment occurred between August 2023 and August 2024, when 4,087 miles were added in a single year, yet the car returned a clean advisory record outside of the tyre cut. No gaps or anomalies suggest the mileage is fabricated; the progression is consistent with a low-mileage specialist car that may have sat stationary for extended periods. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should inspect the underside thoroughly for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines, as prolonged inactivity on a performance car of this age can produce surface rust even at low mileage. The front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers deserve close scrutiny, since infrequent use can cause bush perishing and seal degradation independent of mileage. Brake calipers and discs should be examined for binding or uneven pad wear, a common issue on high-performance vehicles driven sparingly. The exhaust system, including catalytic converters and Lambda sensors, warrants a cold-start emissions check to confirm the engine reaches operating temperature efficiently after long dormant periods. Tyre date codes should be verified across all four corners, as rubber ages regardless of tread depth, and the advisory history suggests previous tyre damage may have occurred.