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VAN 5P

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,387 mi
Last recorded74,387 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 5P
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,627 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 53,893 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 44,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 43,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,886 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 40,593 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,567 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 35,567 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Fail 21 May 2013 33,073 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 21 May 2013 33,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 25,918 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,519 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,636 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,914 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 15,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VAN 5P is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAN 5P, 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 VAN 5P registered?

VAN 5P is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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