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W17 DUP

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,329 mi
Last recorded69,329 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 DUP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 69,329 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,152 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 18 Jul 2023 67,226 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 66,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 65,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,103 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,236 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake pad (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 23 Jun 2016 57,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front head lamp washer broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,592 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front head lamp washer broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,189 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,138 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,420 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,431 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,759 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,858 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 23,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W17 DUP is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W17 DUP, 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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W17 DUP is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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