2015 Aston Martin Vantage 5.9L Petrol · RV15 OKM

A pattern of seat belt and tyre condition advisories defines the roadworthiness profile of this 2015 Aston Martin Vantage, with the most recent test on 26 August 2026 returning a clean pass but the four preceding examinations all carrying defect notes. The seat belt webbing issue first surfaced in August 2023 on the offside front belt, was not repeated in 2024, and then reappeared in November 2025 on the offside belt as slight fraying. Tyre perishing was flagged comprehensively in October 2024 across all four wheels, which is consistent with rubber degrading from age rather than tread wear given the very low mileage accumulation. No structural, brake, suspension, corrosion, exhaust, or lighting defects have been recorded across any of the five tests, and there have been zero failures, leaving the overall trajectory stable on the mechanical integrity side but with a consistent theme of ageing rubber components. With only 26,136 miles recorded over an 11-year life, this Vantage has covered roughly 2,376 miles per year, a figure that places it firmly in low-use territory for any performance vehicle. The MOT record shows annual testing from 2022 onwards, indicating the car has remained on the road throughout, but the gaps between tests and the very modest mileage imply extended periods of light running interspersed with shorter periods of use. Mechanically, low annual mileage on a car of this type means brake discs and pads may exhibit surface corrosion rather than even wear, the clutch and flywheel may show ridging or binding from infrequent engagement, and suspension components such as bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs can suffer from dry rot, oxidation, and seizing at pivot points rather than wearing through normal articulation cycles. Oil seals, coolant hoses, and air conditioning components also degrade through age rather than use, so a low odometer reading should not be interpreted as a proxy for mechanical freshness on an eleven-year-old chassis. The recurring seat belt advisories warrant close physical inspection before purchase, as MOT criteria for belts focus on webbing condition, retractor function, and latch security. Both front belts should be pulled slowly from the retractor to check for fraying along the full length, tested for smooth rewind without hesitation, and the buckles should latch positively with an audible click. The 2024 tyre advisory covering all four wheels means a fresh set of premium rubber, correct to the Vantage's specific speed and load rating, is an imminent budget item regardless of remaining tread depth. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to any clonks or shuffling from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate perished bushes or seized drop links, and any pulling to one side under braking or through bends that could point to binding calipers or corroded brake pad backing plates, both classic outcomes of a lightly driven performance car. Finally, an electronic diagnostic read across all control units and a borescope inspection of the exhaust manifolds for oil ingestion would be prudent given the limited use, as standing periods can mask developing issues that simply have not yet manifested as drivability complaints.