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Aston Martin Vanquish

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,900 cc

V12 HYDMOT history

V12 HYD is a black petrol Aston Martin Vanquish first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 28,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

V12 HYD black Aston Martin Vanquish – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
28,295 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 HYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
Vanquish
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V12 HYD was last recorded at 28,295 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,790 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
505 miles
Average per year
561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,295 miles
  • 2025 – 27,790 miles
  • 2024 – 26,511 miles
  • 2023 – 24,642 miles
  • 2019 – 24,289 miles
  • 2018 – 23,737 miles
  • 2017 – 23,121 miles
  • 2016 – 22,491 miles
  • 2015 – 21,725 miles
  • 2014 – 21,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail28,295 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail28,295 miles (+505)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,295 miles
    Test number
    257944153392
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass27,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    27,790 miles
    Test number
    453329514383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail27,766 miles (+1,255)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    229001621388
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  4. Pass26,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    26,511 miles
    Test number
    258537488620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail26,511 miles (+1,869)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,511 miles
    Test number
    255193990144
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass24,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    24,642 miles
    Test number
    334167168168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,642 miles (+353)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,642 miles
    Test number
    822560604489
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass24,289 miles (+552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,289 miles
    Test number
    429506262950
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass23,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,737 miles
    Test number
    989771088676
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Fail23,735 miles (+614)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,735 miles
    Test number
    368825960766
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass23,121 miles (+630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,121 miles
    Test number
    913836175269
    • AdvisoryAll tyres very slightly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tie bar rod ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass22,491 miles (+766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,491 miles
    Test number
    519779210557
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  13. Pass21,725 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,725 miles
    Test number
    155961135165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,657 miles
    Test number
    648709644396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 HYD

Does V12 HYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 HYD expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 HYD?
The MOT on V12 HYD expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 HYD done?
V12 HYD was recorded at 28,295 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 561 miles a year.
Has V12 HYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 HYD has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 HYD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V12 HYD find?
V12 HYD failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements; rear registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements, and 2 more.

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