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YJ55 WYA

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,416 mi
Last recorded100,416 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 WYA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 100,416 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads getting low.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 100,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads getting low.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,707 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking in tread lanes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 92,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 90,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,030 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 90,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 84,316 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,073 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 82,073 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 80,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,687 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 75,884 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,878 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 May 2015 74,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 69,502 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 64,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,021 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 45,929 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,054 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,443 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)

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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

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YJ55 WYA is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ55 WYA, 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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YJ55 WYA is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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