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V8 VGA

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,838 mi
Last recorded56,838 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VGA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,838 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,431 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 53,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,881 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 49,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,183 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,183 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 42,990 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,849 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,433 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 36,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35zr19 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,256 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,160 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,642 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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V8 VGA is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V8 VGA, 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 V8 VGA registered?

V8 VGA is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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