1994 Aston Martin Virage 5.3L Petrol · M2 DTW

The most recent MOT, conducted on 11 February 2025 at 65,577 miles, returned a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This indicates a stable and improving maintenance trend, particularly when compared to earlier years where minor wear items were flagged. The vehicle has been maintained to a fully roadworthy standard at its last two tests, suggesting attentive ownership in recent years. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly that warrants scrutiny. In 2011, the vehicle recorded 77,857 miles, yet by 2020 it had dropped to 65,576 miles — a decrease of over 12,000 miles across nine years. This is physically impossible under normal circumstances and strongly suggests a clocking discrepancy, a replacement odometer, or a data entry error in the DVSA record. Between 2020 and 2025, the vehicle covered just one mile, indicating it has been largely stationary for the past six years. Prolonged inactivity carries its own risks: deteriorated rubber seals, dried-out suspension bushes, perished tyres with date codes predating 2020, and potential corrosion in brake calipers and fuel system components from standing idle. Despite the clean 2025 result, a buyer should carry out a thorough physical inspection focused on long-term storage damage. Tyre sidewall condition and date stamps deserve immediate attention, as rubber degrades regardless of tread depth. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be examined for perishing and corrosion. The braking system requires close inspection for binding calipers and scored discs, especially given the recurring rear brake pad wear advisories noted in 2010 and 2011 at 77,811 and 77,857 miles. Structural integrity of the underside and subframes should be checked for corrosion, as even low-mileage vehicles stored in suboptimal conditions can develop significant rust. A fresh MOT is only a snapshot; the true mechanical condition of a car standing for five years can only be verified through hands-on assessment.