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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 4,282 cc

V1 ACHMOT history

V1 ACH is a red petrol Aston Martin V8 Vantage first used on 27 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 17,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
17,814 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 ACH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,282 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 ACH was last recorded at 17,814 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 2,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,003 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,811 miles
Average per year
678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,814 miles
  • 2025 – 15,003 miles
  • 2024 – 14,981 miles
  • 2023 – 14,826 miles
  • 2022 – 14,632 miles
  • 2021 – 14,032 miles
  • 2020 – 13,950 miles
  • 2019 – 13,589 miles
  • 2018 – 13,414 miles
  • 2017 – 13,345 miles
  • 2016 – 12,697 miles
  • 2015 – 12,038 miles
  • 2014 – 11,143 miles
  • 2013 – 10,773 miles
  • 2012 – 10,106 miles
  • 2011 – 9,213 miles
  • 2010 – 7,427 miles
  • 2009 – 6,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,814 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,814 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    17,814 miles
    Test number
    397811304211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass15,003 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    15,003 miles
    Test number
    465088410749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass14,981 miles (+155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    14,981 miles
    Test number
    177244290275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass14,826 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    14,826 miles
    Test number
    640697336738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass14,632 miles (+600)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    14,632 miles
    Test number
    274562078722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass14,032 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    14,032 miles
    Test number
    284660900669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass13,950 miles (+361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    13,950 miles
    Test number
    142783085835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass13,589 miles (+175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,589 miles
    Test number
    991784160489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass13,414 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    13,414 miles
    Test number
    789225710692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass13,345 miles (+648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    13,345 miles
    Test number
    470608330867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass12,697 miles (+659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    12,697 miles
    Test number
    322885878553
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

  12. Pass12,038 miles (+158)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,038 miles
    Test number
    795868505197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail11,880 miles (+737)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,880 miles
    Test number
    869607985062
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass11,143 miles (+370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    11,143 miles
    Test number
    856795694098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass10,773 miles (+667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    10,773 miles
    Test number
    716333003198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass10,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    10,106 miles
    Test number
    589412212181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail10,106 miles (+893)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,106 miles
    Test number
    608612112177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass9,213 miles (+1,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    9,213 miles
    Test number
    477756801184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass7,427 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    7,427 miles
    Test number
    841074410128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    6,185 miles
    Test number
    611154819152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 ACH

Does V1 ACH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 ACH is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 ACH?
The MOT on V1 ACH is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 ACH done?
V1 ACH was recorded at 17,814 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 678 miles a year.
Has V1 ACH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 ACH has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on V1 ACH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V1 ACH find?
V1 ACH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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