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MG02 HOD

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,781 mi
Last recorded63,781 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG02 HOD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 63,781 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 63,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 62,880 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,300 miles

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle and other testable items

Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,515 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,694 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 59,589 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,479 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,880 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,622 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 9 Feb 2016 45,363 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,353 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,552 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,951 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,206 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres cracking badly

Fail 26 Aug 2008 10,578 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,578 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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MG02 HOD is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MG02 HOD, 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 MG02 HOD registered?

MG02 HOD is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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