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SC05 BUG

2020 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,582 mi
Last recorded46,582 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 BUG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 46,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 68,658 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2025 61,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch liner heat shield loose.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe protective coating deteriorated at rear connector. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade smearing screen on lower section. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexible brake hoses covered in grease or other material. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 46,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch liner heat shield loose.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe protective coating deteriorated at rear connector. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade smearing screen on lower section. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexible brake hoses covered in grease or other material. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 53,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 45,258 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 45,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 45,307 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 44,428 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 44,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 34,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 42,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,557 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,698 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pershing and wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wall has slight damage and pershing

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 41,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre pershing and wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wall has slight damage and pershing

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,844 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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SC05 BUG is a 2020 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC05 BUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 6 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SC05 BUG is a 2020 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 February 2020.

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