2018 Aston Martin Vantage 4.0L Petrol · DB02 AGB

The defining pattern across the five DVSA examinations on file is one of consistent pass outcomes with only a single cluster of advisories, recorded at the 2024 test on 4 July 2024. That 2024 pass was clean of failures but carried three tyre-related advisories, all noting slight damage, cracking, or perishing on the nearside front, offside front, and offside rear tyres. The intervening 2023 test, the 2022 test, and the most recent examination on 4 September 2025 were all returned with no defects or advisories recorded, meaning the tyre observations have not recurred and the overall MOT trajectory is stable rather than deteriorating. There are no recorded failures, no brake, suspension, exhaust, corrosion, or structural advisories anywhere in the five-test history, and no items relating to binding calipers, fluid leaks, underbody integrity, or lighting have been flagged by the examiner. The recorded mileage of 19,008 miles against an eight-year vehicle age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 2,376 miles, which is very low for any passenger car and particularly modest for a performance-oriented machine such as this. There are no large single-year mileage jumps in the test record, no extended gaps between examinations that would suggest a multi-year lay-up, and the annual testing cadence from 2021 through 2025 has been reasonably consistent. Mechanically, this usage profile means that the major mechanical items typical of an Aston Martin Vantage of this generation, including the bonded aluminium chassis structure, suspension components, brake calipers and discs, and the rubber brake hoses and lines, have seen only light service. Long-standing low usage is a factor to weigh, as lightly driven vehicles can present with seized caliper slide pins, surface corrosion on brake discs that has not been cleaned off through regular use, dried and perishing rubber components, and stale brake fluid. Given that the only specific advisories raised on this car concern cracking and perishing of the tyres, a test drive and inspection should focus on the current condition of the rubber. Check the nearside front, offside front, and offside rear tyres for any sidewall bulges, cracking in the tread grooves, or uneven shoulder wear that could indicate an alignment or geometry issue rather than simple ageing. Because tyre deterioration has previously been observed on this vehicle, replacement with matching specification tyres is a likely immediate cost to budget for. Beyond the tyres, a buyer should listen carefully for any knocking or creaking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as light usage combined with the age of the car means suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and damper top mounts should be physically checked for perishing. It is sensible to carry out a thorough walkaround underneath the car on a ramp if possible, paying particular attention to the underbody, exhaust mountings, and any brake pipe or flexible hose runs, since none of these items have been recorded as examined in the MOT history and they will not have been flagged if the car has covered very low mileage. With the engine running, listen for any irregular idle or induction noises, and feel for smooth throttle response, as low annual mileage can occasionally mask issues with battery health, oil seals, and the auxiliary drive belt. Finally, confirm the service history independently, as the MOT record alone cannot verify routine maintenance, and a specialist inspection covering fluid condition, brake disc measurement, and a diagnostic read of any manufacturer-specific systems would be appropriate given the marque.