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BU02 OJB

2002 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,002 mi
Last recorded55,002 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish25,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OJB
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 55,002 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 54,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 54,103 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 53,354 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,335 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 50,744 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,198 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 50,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,927 miles

Nearside Rear Differential mounting bush split

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Differential mounting bush split

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,960 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 47,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,822 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,399 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,168 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,742 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 34,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 33,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,658 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 30,658 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,245 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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BU02 OJB is a 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU02 OJB, 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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BU02 OJB is a 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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