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WJ55 AZR

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 AZR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 87,219 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 87,219 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 84,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 80,633 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,709 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 78,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 74,099 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 74,096 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,846 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,887 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,562 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,975 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,625 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 36,625 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,252 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 29,550 miles

Front tyres wearing om inner edges.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,061 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 13,595 miles

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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WJ55 AZR is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WJ55 AZR, 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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WJ55 AZR is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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