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Y831 MWL

2001 Aston Martin Vanquish

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

48,192 mi
Last recorded48,192 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish28,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 MWL
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 48,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 46,142 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,054 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2022 45,067 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,096 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2021 44,096 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 43,692 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,720 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,546 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 42,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,395 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,601 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,997 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 37,631 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s washer jet poor

signs of coolant loss n/s/f

Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,068 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,825 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,078 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 32,931 miles

signs of rubbing on full lock

slight wear on discs

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,413 miles

headlamp aims on upper limits

slight heat cracking on front brake discs

slight noise when spinning o/s/f wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,437 miles

advise rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars.

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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Y831 MWL is a 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 28,687 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 Y831 MWL, 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 25 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y831 MWL registered?

Y831 MWL is a 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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