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DA03 TAA

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,575 mi
Last recorded53,575 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 TAA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,575 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 52,074 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 51,953 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 50,031 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 48,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 45,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Dec 2020 44,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fluffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

TPMS on

front brake discs inner surfaces de-laminating

Fail 9 Dec 2020 44,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS on

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fluffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs inner surfaces de-laminating

Pass 6 Dec 2019 43,143 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front tyres cracking

rear wheels slightly binding in reverse

Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,077 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp has a water ingress

Fail 10 Dec 2018 41,075 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tail lamp has a water ingress

Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,921 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,181 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,767 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,625 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,424 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,453 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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DA03 TAA is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DA03 TAA, 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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DA03 TAA is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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