2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3L Petrol · LA54 VAT
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 33,739 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA54 VAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/11/2025
- 33,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA54 VAT 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 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (LA54 VAT) between March 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
LA54 VAT Mileage History
- 23/03/202336,010 mi
- 23/03/202336,010 mi
- 10/08/202433,040 mi-2,970 mi
- 16/10/202433,114 mi+74 mi
- 03/11/202533,739 mi+625 mi
Average of roughly -867 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Poor
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