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SK52 HDL

2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,530 mi
Last recorded42,530 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish23,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 HDL
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 42,310 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,112 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 42,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 41,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,674 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 41,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,268 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 37,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,828 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,380 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 29,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,985 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,515 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 10,818 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 5,544 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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SK52 HDL is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK52 HDL, 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.

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SK52 HDL is a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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The MOT history for SK52 HDL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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