1973 Aston Martin V8 5.3L Petrol · UPA 50M
1973 Aston Martin V8 (5.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 1973. Recorded mileage 49,653 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8
- Year / Origin
- 1973
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UPA 50M Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 49,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UPA 50M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Aston Martin V8 (UPA 50M) between January 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
UPA 50M Mileage History
- 14/01/202549,520 mi
- 30/09/202549,568 mi+48 mi
- 25/09/202649,653 mi+85 mi
- 25/09/202649,653 mi
Average of roughly 78 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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