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870 LAE

2002 Aston Martin Vanquish

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,559 mi
Last recorded22,559 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish25,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration870 LAE
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 22,559 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 22,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 22,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 22,396 miles

underbody mot testable items are corroded slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2022 22,171 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 22,171 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,030 miles

All Tyres Are year 2006

Pass 10 Aug 2020 21,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 21,669 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,388 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 20,820 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 20,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,368 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 20,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,863 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 19,863 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 17,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,460 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,833 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,205 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,828 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 13,098 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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870 LAE is a 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 25,547 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 Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 870 LAE, 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 24 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 870 LAE registered?

870 LAE is a 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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