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MY55 AML

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,440 mi
Last recorded84,440 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY55 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 84,437 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at a joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2024 81,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,565 miles

Front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,471 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,424 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,689 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 74,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 74,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,143 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,488 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,375 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,658 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both nearside tyres worn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,889 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,523 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,300 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 43,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 28 Nov 2008 38,474 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,117 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.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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MY55 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MY55 AML, 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 MY55 AML registered?

MY55 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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