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S700 ACM

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,033 mi
Last recorded53,033 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 ACM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 53,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 51,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner park brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 48,476 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 48,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 43,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 39,756 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 38,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 38,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tpms illuminated on cluster indicating pressure loss on one or more wheels

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,392 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,253 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear Parking brake pads getting low

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,131 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,775 miles

Offside Front wiper blade rubber deteriorating

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,208 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 37,200 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre nailed (R?)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,229 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,188 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,826 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 34,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper split ends

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,299 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,695 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,383 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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S700 ACM 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 87%.

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 S700 ACM, 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 S700 ACM registered?

S700 ACM is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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