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MS02 SPY

2002 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,951 mi
Last recorded41,951 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish25,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS02 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,951 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 40,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 38,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 36,557 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,825 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 32,703 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 32,476 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 32,474 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,875 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted restricting view to underside components.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,850 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns outer boots deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect underside due to underside covers

Fail 20 Apr 2016 31,850 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns outer boots deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect underside due to underside covers

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,749 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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MS02 SPY is a 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 25,547 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 Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MS02 SPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MS02 SPY registered?

MS02 SPY is a 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is MS02 SPY safe to buy?

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