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Every Aston Martin vehicle features a unique 17-character code standardized by the ISO Institute in 1981. This vehicle identification number serves as your car's fingerprint, revealing manufacturing details and technical specifications. Our VIN decoder transforms this complex string into valuable information for prospective buyers and current owners alike.
Our Aston Martin VIN decoder simplifies the VIN lookup process into four straightforward steps:
Your Aston Martin VIN appears in several locations for easy access and verification:
| Key Risk | Impact on Buyers | Mitigation Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Theft Risk | NHTSA data shows 0.9 thefts/1,000 AMLs—74% below the 3.6 median, but key-relay attacks still occur; store fobs in a Faraday pouch. | Keep the fob in a Faraday pouch, enable motion-alarm, and add VIN-etching. |
| Unrepaired Safety Recalls | 3,622 U.S. Astons in two campaigns (DBX fuse-box, DBX707 oil hose); 68% show "Remedy Not Completed." | Run VIN recall check, book dealer repair, and save the completion receipt. |
| Depreciation Over Time | Vantage loses 38% value in 5 yrs—still a ~$70k hit; CPO cars fare better. | Buy CPO, follow the service schedule, limit mileage, and track days. |
| Odometer Rollback Fraud | Carfax flags 2.14M U.S. cars with tampered miles in 2024; exotic segment up 26% YoY. | Compare the EpicVIN mileage graph to service records; inspect cluster seals. |
| Hidden Flood/Damage History | 32 active salvage listings today; many show freshwater or front-end damage. | Decode VIN for title brands, inspect underbody rust, and use a moisture meter. |
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| Issue | Affected Models & Symptoms (typical mileage) | Avg. Repair Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel-pump pressure loss | 2005-12 V8 Vantage; hard cold-start, fuel smell at 90–110k mi. | ~$3,000 |
| Battery-fuse-box cable working loose (stall risk) | 2021-24 DBX; sudden power-steering loss, engine stall. | ~$1,200 |
| ASM/Touchtronic clutch actuator failure | 2004-08 Vanquish & early DB9; "Gearbox fault" dashboard light around 40–60k mi. | $9,000 (dealer)/$800 refurb |
Each character interpreted through a Lamborghini VIN decoder tells a specific story.
There are some other details that Lamborghini owners and buyers should know:
Each character in your Aston Martin's VIN tells a specific story.
There are some other details that our Martin VIN decoder uncovers:
Year 2007
Make Aston Martin
Model V8 Vantage
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 4.3L V-Shaped AM05
Made in UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
Our comprehensive VIN decoder reveals eight essential categories of specific information for informed decision-making:
Only 1 in 1,000 Astons is stolen each year; our title-event graph shows if yours is one of them.— Alex Black, CMO, EpicVIN
Refer to the dashboard, driver's door jamb, or engine compartment for the stamped plate.
The "X" appears only when the mathematical formula equals 10, occurring in roughly 1 of every 11,111 vehicles.
2015-2019 Aston Martin model years show elevated tampering rates due to higher resale value and electronic cluster vulnerabilities.
Yes, our lookup services identify European specifications, right-hand drive configs, and import history through VIN analysis.
Aston Martin theft occurs at 0.9 per 1,000 vehicles versus Ferrari's 1.4 rate per 1,000.
Cross-reference our mileage timeline with auction records, title transfers, and any available maintenance receipts.
No, but our Aston Martin VIN lookup connects directly to NHTSA databases for real-time recall status and completion verification.
Our report includes auction photos showing water lines, rust patterns, and seller disclosures from past sales.
Some export/reimport cycles obscure damage history, but our decoder tracks international title transfers and brand changes affecting other vehicles in the market, unlike basic truck VIN systems.
Aston Martin VINs typically start with "SCF," which is the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) code for Aston Martin. This code helps identify the vehicle's origin and manufacturer.
Yes, you can get an Aston Martin build sheet from a VIN number. The build sheet provides a detailed report on the original specifications of the vehicle, like the model and engine type, and any unique feature that may have been installed during manufacturing.
In most jurisdictions, it is illegal to cover or obscure your VIN. The VIN must be visible at all times for law enforcement and vehicle inspections.
Yes, the Aston Martin VIN decoder can be used for vehicles outside the United States. The decoding process applies universally to all Aston Martin vehicles in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
If someone knows your VIN number, they can access the vehicle's history and obtain valuable information about it. However, they cannot use it to commit fraud or other illegal activities without further specific details about the vehicle.
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