2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7L Petrol · AM10 VAN

This Aston Martin V8 Vantage presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 11 March 2026 at 26,710 miles, resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged advisories for cracking or perishing tread on both front tyres. These advisories represent a minor deterioration rather than a failure, yet they break an otherwise clean run of four consecutive passes between 2022 and 2025. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with the 2026 advisories indicating that basic consumable attention may have lapsed slightly in the current ownership cycle. The mileage accumulation tells a story of sparing use. Across the recorded MOT history, the vehicle covered just 1,351 miles between March 2022 at 25,359 miles and March 2026 at 26,710 miles, averaging roughly 338 miles per year over that four-year window. Annual mileage has been consistently low throughout the recorded period, with the car adding only 141 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests. Such minimal use raises its own considerations. Long periods of inactivity can accelerate rubber perishing, dry out seals, and promote corrosion in brake lines and exhaust components, even when the odometer reads modestly. The front tyre advisories recorded in March 2026 are the only defects in the entire five-year MOT history, and they align with the expected consequences of low mileage combined with age-related rubber degradation. Both nearside and offside front tyres showed cracking or perishing, suggesting the vehicle may have stood stationary for extended periods. A buyer should inspect all four tyres carefully for sidewall damage, date codes, and uneven wear patterns, paying close attention to whether the rears show similar age-related deterioration despite not being flagged. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links deserve close inspection as well, since infrequent use combined with the car's performance specification can lead to perished rubber components and uneven bushing wear that MOT tests do not always capture. The braking system and underside condition warrant particular attention. Low-mileage vehicles frequently develop surface corrosion on brake discs and calipers from repeated short trips or prolonged standing, which can lead to binding or uneven pad wear over time. A thorough inspection of the exhaust system, fuel lines, and structural mounting points for corrosion or moisture ingress is also advisable, given the car's age and the likelihood of extended stationary periods between the sparse mileage additions recorded.