2011 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE4.7L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. Following a significant failure in August 2025 at 39,107 miles, the car passed its retest in September 2025 at 39,630 miles. The most recent report flagged thin rear brake pads and pitted front brake discs, indicating that while the immediate safety failures were addressed, the braking system is reaching the end of its effective service life. At 39,630 miles, this 15-year-old vehicle has covered low mileage, averaging approximately 2,642 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with long periods of inactivity, which can lead to component degradation regardless of mechanical wear. The data shows a gap of over 1,600 miles between July 2023 and September 2024, followed by a 2,700-mile stretch leading up to the 2025 failure. This usage pattern suggests the car is driven sparingly, which explains the recurring issues with corrosion and oxidation. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and rubber components. The 2025 failure highlighted excessive corrosion on both front brake pipes and flexible hoses to the calipers, a common issue on low-mileage cars where road moisture accelerates surface rust. The recurring reports of tyres worn to the legal limit or on inner edges across 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggest potential alignment issues or perished suspension bushings. Additionally, the windscreen should be checked for further cracks, as it was a noted defect in the two most recent tests.