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AE02 MRE

2005 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,092 mi
Last recorded49,092 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin Vantage38,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MRE
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 49,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 47,771 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 45,417 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 42,158 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,922 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,080 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Fail 20 Nov 2020 38,080 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 37,207 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 35,465 miles

brake pipe ends and flexible hose ends covered in grease

headlamp aims on lower limits

slight " lift " in nearside front shock absorber

Pass 27 Dec 2017 33,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,671 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,024 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,624 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,850 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 21,850 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 16,090 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 16,090 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 14,335 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 14,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 11,731 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 11,731 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,256 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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AE02 MRE is a 2005 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 38,441 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 MRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE02 MRE registered?

AE02 MRE is a 2005 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AE02 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 MRE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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