1985 Aston Martin V8 Auto 5.3L Petrol · B1 VEV
1985 Aston Martin V8 Auto (5.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1985. Recorded mileage 99,602 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 5340cc
B1 VEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 99,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B1 VEV Mileage History
- 11/06/202298,758 mi
- 20/06/202398,982 mi+224 mi
- 15/08/202499,291 mi+309 mi
- 21/08/202499,312 mi+21 mi
- 03/09/202599,602 mi+290 mi
Average of roughly 261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B1 VEV 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 1985 Aston Martin V8 Auto (B1 VEV) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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