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B12 AAY

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,375 mi
Last recorded47,375 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 AAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,375 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear brake discs has deteriation to carbon centres

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

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

Offside front brake disc has deterioration to carbon centre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,123 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,436 miles

lmeted view under vehicle as undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2007 29,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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B12 AAY is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 23,889 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 B12 AAY, 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 23 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 B12 AAY registered?

B12 AAY is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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