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SA05 WEF

2005 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,363 mi
Last recorded21,363 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish21,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 WEF
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 21,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 21,121 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 20,465 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 19,879 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 19,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear lower suspension boots splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2018 19,623 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,372 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 16,609 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 14,678 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 13,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 13,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,948 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 11,504 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 9,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,131 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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SA05 WEF is a 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SA05 WEF, 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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SA05 WEF is a 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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