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F8 MDE

2005 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin Vantage38,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 MDE
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 53,331 miles

vehicle struggled to pass emissions test due to very slight misfire

Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 50,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 46,486 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 42,257 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,440 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 40,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,104 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 40,104 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air freshener (8.3.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,960 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 35,900 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 18,520 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 138,553 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 116,880 miles

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

Wear to both rear tyres

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,278 miles

Slight wear to both front tyres on edges

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,035 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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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F8 MDE is a 2005 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F8 MDE, 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 F8 MDE registered?

F8 MDE is a 2005 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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