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EU55 HXJ

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,793 mi
Last recorded51,793 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 HXJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 51,742 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 51,554 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 51,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,077 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 48,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 45,951 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,300 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,762 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,735 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,152 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 25,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EU55 HXJ is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EU55 HXJ, 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 EU55 HXJ registered?

EU55 HXJ is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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