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E3 SON

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,842 mi
Last recorded46,842 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 SON
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 46,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 46,619 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 46,509 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,048 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,956 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 44,100 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,591 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,969 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2014 41,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 40,321 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 38,033 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 30,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 22,721 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,879 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 7,841 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front nearside headlamp level sensor disconnected

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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E3 SON is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E3 SON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E3 SON registered?

E3 SON is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is E3 SON safe to buy?

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