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KR05 YWG

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,670 mi
Last recorded85,670 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 YWG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 85,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake pads wearing thin

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake pads wearing thin

Fail 28 Aug 2018 83,145 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake pads wearing thin

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 May 2017 82,703 miles

Offside Rear cv boot has small hole but preventing the ingression of dirt

Fail 31 May 2017 82,703 miles

Offside Rear cv boot has small hole but preventing the ingression of dirt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,597 miles

Both front tyres are scrubbed.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,303 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,745 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 13,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on the edges

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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KR05 YWG is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR05 YWG, 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 KR05 YWG registered?

KR05 YWG is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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