CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL02 AML

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,675 mi
Last recorded29,675 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 29,675 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 29,312 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 29,269 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 29,134 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,987 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,543 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2015 27,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,163 miles

brake discs contact area inner faces pitting deteriating

n/s washer jet faulty

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,196 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 26,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,930 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 21,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,410 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,303 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 16,289 miles

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

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
Full Aston Martin Vanquish reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL02 AML is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL02 AML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL02 AML?

You can check the full history of PL02 AML by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL02 AML registered?

PL02 AML is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is PL02 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL02 AML shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL02 AML have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL02 AML. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.