Aston Martin Vanquish (2003)
2003 Aston Martin Vanquish
CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Vanquish punches above the UK average with an 88.5% first-time pass rate versus 80% nationally, suggesting these supercars are being maintained to a higher standard by their owners. A dangerous defect rate of 10.6% is well below the concern threshold, so safety isn't a red flag here.
These cars have covered relatively low mileage for their age—a median of just 24,359 miles—which reflects their status as weekend toys rather than daily drivers. With 1.76 average failures and 6.2 advisories per test, expect routine wear items and minor niggles; budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist before committing, as Vanquish-specific knowledge is essential for spotting the expensive stuff.
What to check before buying a 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish vehicles fall between 14,989 and 35,234 miles.
2003 Aston Martin Vanquish — Still on the Road
85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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39.8%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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37.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.7%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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22.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.7%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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12.1%
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.
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