1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto 5.3L Petrol · UDG 1
1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto (5.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Jul 1978. Recorded mileage 78,625 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2021. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1978
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2021
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UDG 1 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2020
- 78,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UDG 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Aston Martin V8 Auto (UDG 1) between January 2011 and November 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative When ignition off. (1.4.B.1b)”; “Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)”.
UDG 1 Mileage History
- 08/01/201175,111 mi
- 21/02/201275,191 mi+80 mi
- 04/01/201372,849 mi-2,342 mi
- 02/01/201473,094 mi+245 mi
- 18/09/201473,538 mi+444 mi
- 11/08/201573,742 mi+204 mi
- 18/08/201674,944 mi+1,202 mi
- 19/08/201775,935 mi+991 mi
- 26/08/201776,022 mi+87 mi
- 11/09/201877,116 mi+1,094 mi
- 30/08/201978,040 mi+924 mi
- 12/11/202078,625 mi+585 mi
Average of roughly 357 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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