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GX55 BVK

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,344 mi
Last recorded63,344 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 BVK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 63,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 59,939 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 55,452 miles

parking brake warning light staying on - parking brake working correctly

Fail 11 Nov 2023 55,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake warning light staying on - parking brake working correctly

Pass 12 Nov 2022 51,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,712 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 39,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 33,717 miles

all tyre's perished

Pass 17 Aug 2017 31,561 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,960 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,191 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,915 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)

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

offside front bumper damage

Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,791 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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GX55 BVK is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GX55 BVK, 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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GX55 BVK is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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