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DB51 AML

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,010 mi
Last recorded21,010 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 21,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 20,980 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 18,046 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 18,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 15,767 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 13,055 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 12,065 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 12,065 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 11,286 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 11,281 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

disc faces pitting slightly corroded

various steering and suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2009 10,872 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 10,872 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak n/s engine

Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 8,303 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,984 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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DB51 AML is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 23,889 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 Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DB51 AML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DB51 AML registered?

DB51 AML is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DB51 AML safe to buy?

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