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AU55 CRJ

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,732 mi
Last recorded63,732 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 CRJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 63,732 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 62,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective contaminated, juddering & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 60,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective contaminated, juddering & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 57,128 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,971 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 52,819 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,445 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside, slightly contaminated with condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside, at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

secondary bonnet lock not engaging

Pass 10 Nov 2017 51,358 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2017 51,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,289 miles

Rear reg plate damaged

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,915 miles

All road wheels corroded on inner rim

Nail In N/S/F Tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,197 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2014 39,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 May 2013 33,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre outer tread feathered

rear no plate cracked

Pass 16 May 2012 27,693 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,703 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 19,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 16,288 miles

Front numberplate slight insecure.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,563 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,939 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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AU55 CRJ is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 42,824 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 CRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU55 CRJ registered?

AU55 CRJ is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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