My Custom Aston Martin VELLERE Failed Its MOT... (Is Aston Martin Watching me? 👀)

You couldn't make this up if you tried! After finally finishing the custom wrap and aero build on my Aston Martin DB9—the VELLERE—it immediately failed its MOT. But that's not the only twist... does anyone else think the factory design teams are keeping a very close eye on us? 👀🔥 Welcome back to Simon GT! In this episode of the ongoing DB9 build vlog, we go from a high-flying shakedown drive celebrating our brand new look, straight into a complete mechanical setback. A sudden MOT notice forced us into a specialist garage where the VELLERE struck out on a front-left coil spring failure—the brutal reality of a massive 6.0-litre V12 engine meeting a UK pothole. With a strict 10-day re-test window ticking away and official dealership parts costing a literal extortionate fortune, I walk you through my plan to get custom OEM-spec replacement twin springs fabricated right here in the UK. Stick around for the garage teardown where we verify the snap with an inspection mirror. Plus, I have a quiet look at some fascinating "coincidences" coming out of Gaydon lately. From the striking design cues on Fernando Alonso's new Valour project to a certain Pearl White hypercar dropping at the museum right after my launch... I'm starting to think someone in corporate has great taste in YouTube channels. I see what you did there, Aston! 😉 Let's get it on the ramps! 🛠️🏎️💨 🔔 STAY UPDATED ON THE BUILD! Don't miss the custom spring fabrication, installation, and the official MOT re-test. Hit that button to join the journey: 👉 Subscribe to Simon GT:    / @s_g_t   🎬 WATCH THE REST OF THE SAGA: Missed the design process? Check out how we cooked up this livery! Binge the entire Aston Martin DB9 modification playlist from Day 1! [Closing & Hashtags] If you enjoyed the garage chaos, the subtle corporate call-outs, or just love raw V12 British engineering, drop a like and leave a comment below: Am I seeing things, or are those factory cars looking a little too familiar? 💬👇 #AstonMartin #DB9 #CarModification #MOTFailure #AstonMartinValour #Supercars #CarVlog #V12 #SimonGT #AstonMartinDB9 #UKCarScene #Vellere Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - You Couldn't Make This Up! (MOT Failure) 00:00:11 - 2 Days Earlier: Shakedown Drive & The Custom Wrap Build 00:04:30 - Road Testing "The VELLERE" Aero Performance 00:08:53 - Problem 1: Unexpected Mechanical Warnings 00:11:15 - The Sudden MOT Notice Alert 00:14:09 - Problem 2: Failed Its MOT! The Broken Coil Spring 00:17:03 - Repair Pathway 1: Extortionate Dealership Pricing 00:19:39 - Repair Pathway 2: Aftermarket Coilovers vs. Car Value 00:21:27 - Repair Pathway 3: Sourcing Bespoke Custom OEM-Spec Springs 00:22:54 - The 10-Day Re-Test Window Countdown 00:24:26 - Rolling the Dice on Localized Rust 00:26:03 - Garage Setup: Ramping Up The V12 Aston Martin 00:26:45 - Visual Inspection: Finding the Broken Suspension Snap 00:28:38 - Final Verdict: Sourcing Parts & Trusting the Garage 00:29:45 - Is Corporate Aston Martin Watching The VELLERE? 00:30:52 - A Quiet Note to the Automotive Gods...