Aston Martin Vanquish (2005)
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Vanquish posts an 88.9% first-time pass rate—well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects affect only 7.1% of the cohort, so reliability here is genuinely solid. Petrol engines dominate this model, and there's no diesel complexity to worry about.
At 23,431 miles average across a nearly 20-year-old car, these are low-mileage examples, which explains the strong pass performance; however, the 6.4 advisories per vehicle suggest attention to detail matters with Aston Martin maintenance. Budget for catching small issues early—average 1.69 failures per test tells you preventative care beats emergency repairs on an exotic like this.
What to check before buying a 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vehicles fall between 15,687 and 30,178 miles.
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 76 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.
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 — 2005 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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34.5%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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26.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.9%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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18.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.4%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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15.3%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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13.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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