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RP55 AML

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,596 mi
Last recorded59,596 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP55 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 59,596 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 58,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,055 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 56,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 56,307 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,659 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,215 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,781 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,869 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 44,743 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,065 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 40,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,255 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,078 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,779 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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RP55 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RP55 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RP55 AML registered?

RP55 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is RP55 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for RP55 AML shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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