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V12 OBY

2004 Aston Martin Vanquish

Grey Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,577 mi
Last recorded42,577 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish20,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 OBY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 42,577 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,254 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 39,917 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 38,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 36,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,624 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,075 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 33,639 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 33,639 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

eml on

Pass 19 Apr 2014 32,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 30,874 miles

ecu light on dash

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

steering inner track joints have play

Pass 5 May 2012 29,835 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 29,732 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 27,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 25,793 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 25,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,852 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,248 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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V12 OBY is a 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish in Grey with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 20,932 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 V12 OBY, 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 22 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V12 OBY registered?

V12 OBY is a 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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