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MD05 MEZ

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,760 mi
Last recorded40,760 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 MEZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,760 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,092 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,264 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,569 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,936 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 26,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,546 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,536 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,418 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 14,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MD05 MEZ is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MD05 MEZ, 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 MD05 MEZ registered?

MD05 MEZ is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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