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NLC 48V

2005 Aston Martin Vanquish

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,560 mi
Last recorded13,560 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish21,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLC 48V
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 13,560 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 13,517 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON (Advisory Pre 2012)

Pass 9 Jun 2022 13,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 13,297 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 13,292 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 13,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 13,187 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 13,187 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 13,128 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Bush Split But Preventing The ingress Of Dirt.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 13,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Bush Split But Preventing The ingress Of Dirt.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,628 miles

OSF shock absorber slighty weak.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,558 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,532 miles

Handbrake applies and releases OK but fails to extinguish warning lamp when let off.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,864 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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NLC 48V is a 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 21,662 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 NLC 48V, 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 21 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 NLC 48V registered?

NLC 48V is a 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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