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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,282 cc

V8 BUUMOT history

V8 BUU is a black petrol Aston Martin V8 Vantage first used on 7 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
49,799 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,282 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BUU was last recorded at 49,799 miles on 27 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,797 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,799 miles
  • 2025 – 49,156 miles
  • 2024 – 48,341 miles
  • 2021 – 47,830 miles
  • 2020 – 47,261 miles
  • 2019 – 46,581 miles
  • 2018 – 46,036 miles
  • 2016 – 45,298 miles
  • 2015 – 42,135 miles
  • 2014 – 38,288 miles
  • 2013 – 33,639 miles
  • 2012 – 28,873 miles
  • 2011 – 13,968 miles
  • 2010 – 12,908 miles
  • 2009 – 11,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,799 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,799 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    49,799 miles
    Test number
    745118666651
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail49,797 miles (+641)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    330117120017
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,156 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    794655462978
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,341 miles (+511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,341 miles
    Test number
    905436596511
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear solid brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass47,830 miles (+569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    785307831967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,261 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,261 miles
    Test number
    704158034440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,581 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,581 miles
    Test number
    941181260334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,036 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    778690049646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,298 miles
    Test number
    412235939491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,298 miles (+3,163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,298 miles
    Test number
    641304422181
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  11. Pass42,135 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,135 miles
    Test number
    132431730147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail42,135 miles (+3,847)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,135 miles
    Test number
    351996306981
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass38,288 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,288 miles
    Test number
    825762254397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,639 miles (+4,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,639 miles
    Test number
    457659323352
    • NoteSmall cracks in offside front tyre tread

  15. Pass28,873 miles (+7,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,873 miles
    Test number
    196593932371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail21,811 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,811 miles
    Test number
    786379042062
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass21,811 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,811 miles
    Test number
    976329142023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,968 miles (+1,060)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,968 miles
    Test number
    145277241061
    • NoteOdd road wheel fitted to nearside front but same size as other front wheel
    • NoteSlight pitting to both front brake discs

  19. Pass12,908 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,908 miles
    Test number
    283716940499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,417 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,417 miles
    Test number
    242242499097
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail11,409 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,409 miles
    Test number
    500109489028
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges

Questions about V8 BUU

Does V8 BUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BUU is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BUU?
The MOT on V8 BUU is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BUU done?
V8 BUU was recorded at 49,799 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 2,237 miles a year.
Has V8 BUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BUU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 BUU 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 V8 BUU find?
V8 BUU passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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