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UV02 AMV

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,472 mi
Last recorded71,472 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUV02 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,472 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 70,509 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,223 miles

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

rear tyres worn and perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2023 68,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear tyres worn and perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner handbrake pad very low replacement is recommended

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 62,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 62,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

nearside mirror missing

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,132 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 54,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play cover also split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,561 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake outer cables deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,789 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 43,782 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,514 miles

Engine under tray missing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,918 miles

Engine under tray missing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,295 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,232 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,635 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 33,635 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,587 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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

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UV02 AMV 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 78.3%.

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 UV02 AMV, 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 UV02 AMV registered?

UV02 AMV is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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