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Y829 MWL

2001 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,987 mi
Last recorded38,987 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish28,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 MWL
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 38,987 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 38,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 38,827 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 38,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 38,674 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 38,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 38,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 38,239 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 38,237 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 36,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 May 2016 36,378 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,960 miles

Cuts in offside front tyre.(Not deep enough to see ply or cord)

Handbrake warning light staying on intermittantly.(OK at time of test)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 33,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,073 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,440 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 31,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,868 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,578 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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Y829 MWL is a 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 28,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y829 MWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y829 MWL is a 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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