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This is a highly unusual 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe. Despite the car’s age, its odometer shows only 952 km. It is effectively a collector-grade time capsule, but extremely low mileage does not mean that the car requires no maintenance.

On cars that spend most of their lives in storage, fluids, rubber seals, hoses, batteries, and tyres continue to age regardless of the mileage.

According to the estimate dated 2 April 2026, scheduled servicing for this V8 Vantage in Dubai costs AED 8,018.33 including VAT. All prices and service items below are taken directly from the workshop document.

What Kind of Aston Martin Is This?

This is a 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe powered by a naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V8 engine and rear-wheel drive. In the AUTO.AE catalogue, it belongs to the V8 Vantage III Facelift generation, produced from 2008 to 2017.

Detailed specifications can be found in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage catalogue on AUTO.AE.

Depending on the market and the unit of measurement used, the 4.7-litre V8 is rated at approximately 420 bhp or 426 metric horsepower. It produces around 470 Nm of torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 4.8 seconds, and can reach a top speed of around 288–290 km/h.

The model was available with either a six-speed manual transmission or the Sportshift automated manual gearbox. The estimate does not identify the transmission fitted to this particular car, so it cannot be confirmed from the document alone.

Official information about the 2010 4.7-litre V8 Vantage is also available on the Aston Martin website.

What Makes This Particular Car Special?

The most remarkable detail is its mileage: just 952 km. That is exceptionally low for a 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Most examples of this age have already covered tens of thousands of kilometres.

However, the value of such a car depends on more than the number displayed on the odometer. For a collector-grade vehicle, the following points are particularly important:

• A documented storage history
• Consistent maintenance records
• Original condition of the body, interior, engine, and drivetrain
• No history of repeated short engine starts without complete warm-up
• The age and condition of the tyres
• No dried or leaking oil seals
• Proper operation of the cooling and air-conditioning systems
• No degraded fuel or contamination inside the fuel system

Mileage below 1,000 km looks impressive, but the way the car was stored over the past 16 years is even more important to its mechanical condition.

Where Is the Car Serviced?

The estimate was prepared by AMLC Workshop LLC on SA Street in Al Quoz, Dubai. The document carries Aston Martin Dubai branding and lists the Aston Martin Dubai website.

Al Quoz is Dubai’s main automotive service district, with dealer workshops, specialist service centres, restoration companies, and businesses experienced in rare performance cars.

This is important for a V8 Vantage. The car requires technicians who understand not only routine servicing but also Aston Martin’s aluminium construction, cooling system, electrical architecture, and the Sportshift transmission where fitted. Experience in recommissioning low-mileage collector cars after long periods of storage is equally important.

Aston Martin’s general requirements for factory-trained technicians, Genuine Parts, and service history documentation are described in the official Aston Martin Servicing section.

Total Service Cost

The complete cost of labour, replacement parts, engine oil, and workshop materials is:

Total before VAT: AED 7,636.50

VAT at 5%: AED 381.83

Total including VAT: AED 8,018.33

The service programme is described in the estimate as “V8 5th.” The document does not provide a complete checklist for this package, so it is best described as the workshop’s scheduled V8 service programme, supplemented by the individually listed parts and fluids.

Service Programme and Labour — AED 4,265.63

The service package costs AED 4,062.50 before VAT.

Including VAT, the total is AED 4,265.63.

This is the largest part of the invoice and covers the service programme and technician labour.

When collecting the vehicle, the owner should request the complete V8 5th service checklist. This should confirm which components were inspected, whether diagnostic scanning was completed, whether the battery was tested, and whether the engine and cooling system were checked for leaks.

Engine Air Filters — AED 1,011.15

The estimate includes a set of two engine air filters:

Cost before VAT: AED 963

Cost including VAT: AED 1,011.15

This is particularly relevant in Dubai. Even a car with minimal mileage can have contaminated air filters if it has been stored in a building without properly filtered air. Fine desert dust can enter garages and settle inside air boxes.

Clean filters help maintain the correct airflow, stable engine operation, and protection against abrasive dust entering the cylinders.

Cabin Filters — AED 485.10

A set of two cabin filters costs AED 462 before VAT, or AED 485.10 including VAT.

In Dubai, the cabin filter is more than a comfort item. Air used by the climate-control system passes through it. A blocked filter reduces airflow, increases the load on the air-conditioning system, and can cause unpleasant smells after prolonged storage.

Coolant — AED 512.40

The estimate lists four litres of OAT coolant:

• Quantity: 4 litres
• Price per litre: AED 122
• Total before VAT: AED 488
• Total including VAT: AED 512.40

The condition of the cooling system is critical for a naturally aspirated V8 operating in Dubai. Summer temperatures can approach 50°C, while slow urban traffic provides limited natural airflow through the radiators.

However, the presence of four litres of coolant on the estimate does not by itself confirm that the entire cooling system was flushed. The owner should ask whether this was a complete replacement or a partial refill carried out as part of the service.

The radiators, coolant hoses, expansion tank, pressure cap, thermostat, and cooling fans should also be inspected.

Oil Filter and Sump Plug — AED 246.75

The replacement oil filter costs AED 147 before VAT, or AED 154.35 including VAT.

The V8 sump plug costs AED 88 before VAT, or AED 92.40 including VAT.

The combined total for these two items is AED 246.75 including VAT.

Replacing the plug or its sealing component helps prevent oil leaks after servicing. On such a low-mileage but older car, the underside of the engine should also be inspected carefully because long-term storage can affect rubber seals and gaskets.

Engine Oil — AED 981.75

The service requires 11 litres of Total Quartz Ineo Racing 10W-60 engine oil.

The listed price is AED 85 per litre, giving a total of:

AED 935 before VAT

AED 981.75 including VAT

Engine oil still needs to be replaced even if the car is barely driven. Over time, oil oxidises, absorbs moisture, and loses some of its protective properties. Repeated short engine starts without complete warm-up can also introduce condensation into the oil.

For a rarely driven Aston Martin, oil changes should be determined by time as well as mileage.

Brake Fluid — AED 195.30

One litre of React brake fluid costs AED 186 before VAT, or AED 195.30 including VAT.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it gradually absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. This happens even while the car is in storage. Moisture lowers the fluid’s boiling point and can cause internal corrosion inside the braking system.

After prolonged storage, the brake hoses, caliper pistons, sliding components, and brake disc surfaces should also be inspected.

Additional Workshop Materials — AED 320.25

This section of the estimate includes:

• Brake cleaning service: AED 30 before VAT and AED 31.50 including VAT
• Windscreen washer refill: AED 25 before VAT and AED 26.25 including VAT
• General service consumables: AED 250 before VAT and AED 262.50 including VAT

The total for this group is AED 305 before VAT, or AED 320.25 including VAT.

What Is Not Included in the Estimate?

The AED 8,018.33 estimate covers a specific scheduled service. It does not list:

• New tyres
• A replacement battery
• Spark plugs
• Auxiliary drive belts
• Transmission oil
• Differential oil
• Clutch replacement or repair
• Suspension repairs
• Wheel alignment
• Air-conditioning servicing
• Fuel-filter replacement
• Fuel-injector cleaning
• Oil-leak repairs
• A complete pre-purchase inspection

The estimate should therefore not be treated as the total cost of returning a 16-year-old car to active use. If the Vantage has been stored for an extended period, additional work may be required after the initial service.

What Should Be Inspected on a Car With Only 952 km?

Tyre Age

Even if the tread appears completely new, the four-digit DOT manufacturing code should be checked on every tyre.

Rubber hardens with age and can develop internal deterioration or flat spots after sitting in the same position for years. On a powerful rear-wheel-drive sports car, old tyres are unsafe regardless of their remaining tread depth.

Battery and Charging System

Infrequent use can quickly damage a conventional battery. The car needs a proper load test, an alternator check, and an inspection for excessive parasitic electrical drain.

For future storage, an intelligent battery conditioner should be used.

Fuel System

Old fuel can lose its properties and leave deposits. The fuel tank, pump, fuel lines, and injectors should be checked, together with the quality of the engine’s cold start.

The car should always be operated on fuel with the octane rating specified by Aston Martin.

Oil Seals, Hoses, and Rubber Components

Low mileage does not prevent rubber components from ageing. The cooling hoses, vacuum connections, engine seals, transmission seals, and differential seals all require inspection.

Air-Conditioning System

In Dubai, air conditioning is a critical vehicle system. The refrigerant pressure, vent temperature, compressor operation, condenser condition, cooling fans, and evaporator drain should all be checked.

Transmission and Clutch

If the car is fitted with Sportshift, the workshop should check the clutch adaptations, estimated clutch wear, and the smoothness of gear engagement.

If it is a manual version, the clutch hydraulics, engagement point, and any unusual transmission noises should be examined.

Suspension and Brakes

Bushes, dust boots, dampers, ball joints, and rubber suspension components deteriorate with age. Long-term storage can also cause corrosion on the brake discs or sticking brake calipers.

Why Dubai’s Climate Requires a Different Approach

A performance car in Dubai has to deal with extreme heat, fine dust, heavy use of the air-conditioning system, and potentially long periods in storage.

To preserve a V8 Vantage of this quality, the owner should:

• Keep it in a climate-controlled garage
• Use an intelligent battery conditioner
• Monitor tyre pressures regularly
• Avoid starting the engine briefly without driving the car
• Take periodic drives long enough to bring all fluids to operating temperature
• Replace engine oil according to time, even if the mileage remains low
• Clean sand and dust from the radiators and AC condenser
• Monitor the condition of the coolant and brake fluid
• Avoid leaving the vehicle in exactly the same position for several months
• Maintain a detailed service history with invoices and inspection reports

For a collector-grade example, documented maintenance history has a direct effect on market value.

How Much Do Similar Aston Martins Cost on AUTO.AE?

At the time of writing, there was no direct Dubai equivalent to a 2010 V8 Vantage Coupe with approximately 1,000 km. However, AUTO.AE had other cars from the same generation.

A 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster with GCC specifications and 43,677 km was listed for AED 159,900.

Another rare example was a 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster with only 500 km, listed for AED 499,000.

Both cars are open-top Vantage S models, so they are not direct comparisons with the 2010 Coupe. However, the listings demonstrate how strongly the market price can be influenced by the exact version, mileage, regional specifications, condition, provenance, and service history.

Other available examples of this generation can be found in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage III Facelift listings on AUTO.AE.

Final Verdict

According to the estimate, scheduled servicing for this 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage with only 952 km costs AED 8,018.33 including VAT.

The amount includes the V8 5th service programme, workshop labour, 11 litres of 10W-60 engine oil, engine and cabin filters, an oil filter, coolant, brake fluid, brake cleaning, and other service materials.

For an Aston Martin of this age, the amount represents an important baseline service, but it does not confirm that the entire car is ready for regular use.

The main concerns are not related to mileage wear but to age and prolonged storage. Before the car is driven regularly in Dubai, it should receive an extended inspection covering the cooling system, tyres, battery, air conditioning, fuel system, drivetrain, brakes, suspension, seals, and rubber components.

If all these systems are in good condition and the mileage is fully documented, a V8 Vantage with less than 1,000 km could be an exceptionally rare collector-grade Aston Martin.