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Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red · Petrol · 1980 · 5,340 cc

RED 546MOT history

RED 546 is a red petrol Aston Martin V8 Auto first used on 2 Oct 1980. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 29,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

RED 546 red Aston Martin V8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin V8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
29,110 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RED 546
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Auto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,340 cc
Year of manufacture
1980
First used
2 Oct 1980
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RED 546 was last recorded at 29,110 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 1,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2009: 22,283 miles, lower than 22,603 miles on 14 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
27,666 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,444 miles
Average per year
421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,110 miles
  • 2023 – 27,666 miles
  • 2022 – 26,516 miles
  • 2021 – 26,439 miles
  • 2019 – 26,434 miles
  • 2018 – 26,386 miles
  • 2017 – 26,238 miles
  • 2016 – 26,169 miles
  • 2015 – 16,000 miles
  • 2014 – 25,868 miles
  • 2013 – 25,308 miles
  • 2012 – 24,039 miles
  • 2010 – 22,346 miles
  • 2009 – 22,307 miles
  • 2008 – 22,603 miles
  • 2007 – 21,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner u / j

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    29,110 miles
    Test number
    643923983647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail29,110 miles (+1,444)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,110 miles
    Test number
    862493735522
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass27,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,666 miles
    Test number
    242817561044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail27,664 miles (+1,148)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,664 miles
    Test number
    721023522934
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass26,516 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    26,516 miles
    Test number
    358334498254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail26,513 miles (+74)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,513 miles
    Test number
    765749107424
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass26,439 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    26,439 miles
    Test number
    834087010298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass26,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,434 miles
    Test number
    450337875556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner u / j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Fail26,434 miles (+48)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,434 miles
    Test number
    229221389985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/70/15/101V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner u / j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass26,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,386 miles
    Test number
    445139778439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail26,386 miles (+9)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,386 miles
    Test number
    377996294237
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail26,377 miles (+139)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,377 miles
    Test number
    591754444711
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass26,238 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    107369262314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,169 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    26,169 miles
    Test number
    769649358696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,157 miles (+10,157)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,157 miles
    Test number
    476232505541
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass16,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    16,000 miles
    Test number
    623606216996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,985 miles (+18)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,985 miles
    Test number
    688451008055
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail25,967 miles (+99)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,967 miles
    Test number
    724177312392
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass25,868 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,868 miles
    Test number
    978969124122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail25,859 miles (+551)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,859 miles
    Test number
    279342424146
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass25,308 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,308 miles
    Test number
    215683723122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,039 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,039 miles
    Test number
    987346492039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,027 miles (+1,681)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,027 miles
    Test number
    387095992080
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureHorn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

  24. Pass22,346 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,346 miles
    Test number
    450353720256
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass22,307 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,307 miles
    Test number
    402331099133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,306 miles (+23)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,306 miles
    Test number
    370790899181
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

  27. Fail22,283 miles (-320)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,283 miles
    Test number
    750089539178
    • FailureOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front jack point corroded

  28. Pass22,603 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,603 miles
    Test number
    293235238456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,579 miles
    Test number
    904411847114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RED 546

What vehicle is registration RED 546 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RED 546 on a red petrol Aston Martin V8 Auto first used on 2 Oct 1980. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RED 546 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RED 546 expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RED 546?
The MOT on RED 546 expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RED 546 done?
RED 546 was recorded at 29,110 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 421 miles a year.
Has RED 546 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RED 546 has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on RED 546 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RED 546 find?
RED 546 passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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