2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7L Petrol · XX56 ABY
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.7L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 25,724 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XX56 ABY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 25,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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XX56 ABY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (XX56 ABY) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
XX56 ABY Mileage History
- 27/09/202224,196 mi
- 03/10/202325,147 mi+951 mi
- 29/10/202425,710 mi+563 mi
- 25/09/202525,724 mi+14 mi
- 25/09/202525,724 mi
Average of roughly 510 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Aston Martin Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.7)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Timing Cover Oil LeaksModerate
The 4.7 engine is just as prone to timing cover weeps as the 4.3. If left too long, oil can contaminate the drive belts.
- SportShift I Clutch WearSerious
The automated manual system is hard on clutches if not driven with care. Regular "clutch learns" are required to maintain shift quality.
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