2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3L Petrol · RA09 AML

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its latest MOT on 22 December 2025 at 67,885 miles. While the most recent result is clean, the history shows a period of significant instability in late 2025. Two consecutive failures in November and early December of that year indicate a mechanical or safety issue that required immediate attention before the car could be certified. However, the lack of any recorded defects in the final pass suggests that the vehicle has returned to a stable state following those recent repairs. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap between the November 2023 test at 55,624 miles and the November 2024 test at 62,133 miles, representing over 6,500 miles in one year. The rapid activity in late 2025, where 60 miles were covered across three separate test attempts, suggests the car may have been stationary for long periods previously. Such low mileage on older machinery often leads to degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes, engine seals, and tyre lines, regardless of the distance driven. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the underbody and chassis for corrosion, as low-use vehicles often suffer from surface rust due to sitting. The inspector should also check the braking system for binding calipers or seized pistons resulting from long periods of inactivity. Given the two recent failures in late 2025, it is vital to verify what specific faults caused those rejections and ensure that they were addressed properly rather than merely masked with temporary fixes.