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V8 LWN

2005 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin Vantage38,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LWN
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 86,529 miles

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

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

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2025 86,529 miles

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

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

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

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,196 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 83,078 miles

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2022 83,077 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2021 80,523 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 80,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,366 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring inspection.

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 78,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Covers under vehicle obscuring inspection.

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,071 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 74,071 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,991 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,103 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

inner rear park brake pads wearing thin

tyre pressure monitor light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2015 70,082 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

inner rear park brake pads wearing thin

tyre pressure monitor light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,404 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2014 64,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,179 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2012 58,583 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 54,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 54,175 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,939 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 39,936 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,112 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,925 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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V8 LWN is a 2005 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 38,441 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 LWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V8 LWN is a 2005 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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