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SC55 VAN

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,462 mi
Last recorded94,462 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 VAN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 94,462 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 94,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,146 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 93,146 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,623 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,189 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 77,066 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,990 miles

Front tyres cracking on the tread face

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on the outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 75,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Cracking on both front tyre treads

Nearside Front Tyre damaged outer wall

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 13 Jan 2017 73,912 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,950 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,593 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 53,980 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

small cracks in both front tyre treads

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,889 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,425 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 32,157 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 25,485 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,933 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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SC55 VAN is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SC55 VAN, 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 SC55 VAN registered?

SC55 VAN is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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