2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7L Petrol · LK09 APF

The 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 14 October 2025 at 40,530 miles with zero defects. That unblemished result is the best outcome in the entire recorded history, following a period between 2021 and 2024 where tyre condition advisories appeared at three consecutive tests. The most recent test confirms the car is currently roadworthy with no flagged issues. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. The vehicle has covered roughly 2,384 miles per year over its seventeen-year life, which is substantially below the UK annual average. The annual test-to-test intervals show consistent incremental gains of approximately 2,500 to 3,200 miles per year, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps suggesting long periods of inactivity or odometer anomalies. The 2025 test recorded exactly 40,530 miles, meaning the car has effectively stood still since October 2025, which is now eight months ago. A buyer should verify whether this reflects genuine non-use or a gap in testing. The recurring theme across the history is tyre degradation, specifically cracking and edge wear on the front axle. In October 2021 at 29,419 miles, both front tyres were flagged for cracking and wear close to the legal limit. By October 2024 at 37,351 miles, an advisory appeared for a cut in the nearside front outer tyre. The 2025 clean pass suggests fresh rubber was fitted, but the pattern of front-tyre wear across multiple years points to potential alignment, suspension bush, or tracking issues that cause uneven loading. A buyer should have the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and wheel alignment inspected professionally, along with the condition of the current tyres and their date codes, to confirm whether the underlying wear cause has been addressed or merely masked by replacement rubber. Beyond tyres, the record is notably clean for a car of this age and value. No corrosion, exhaust, braking, or structural defects have ever been flagged. The low mileage and consistent annual testing pattern suggest careful ownership, though the extended period since the last test means a fresh inspection is essential. A compression test, fluid condition check, and underbody examination for corrosion or oil leaks from the V8 drivetrain would be prudent before purchase.