ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH2004 · 5.9L PETROL

The Aston Martin Vanquish presents a generally stable roadworthiness profile heading into mid-2026, with the most recent MOT conducted on 16 July 2025 at 22,463 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged all four tyres as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). This is a minor advisory and not a failure, yet it signals that the rubber has aged beyond its service life and requires prompt replacement. The underlying mechanical condition appears sound, with no structural or safety-critical failures recorded in the most recent test. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low. Between the August 2023 test at 21,474 miles and the July 2025 test at 22,463 miles, the car covered just 989 miles across nearly two full years. Annual use sits at roughly 1,001 miles over the vehicle's twenty-two-year lifespan, which is well below the UK average. Such low utilisation raises a different set of concerns than high mileage. Extended periods of standing can cause seals to dry out, tyres to flat-spot and perish, and brake discs to surface-corrode. The clean pass recorded on 12 July 2024 at 21,708 miles with zero defects suggests the car was maintained during this period, but the sudden appearance of perished rubber by July 2025 is a textbook consequence of age rather than wear. The May 2022 failure at 20,929 miles is worth examining. The tester flagged deteriorated dust covers on the offside front track rod end ball joint and the offside front suspension arm ball joint, both allowing dirt ingress under items 2.1.3 (g) (ii) and 5.3.4 (b) (ii). Rear brake imbalance across axle 2 was also recorded under item 1.2.1 (b) (i). These defects were rectified before the retest on 15 June 2022 at 20,932 miles, which passed cleanly. No recurrence of these suspension or braking faults has appeared in subsequent tests, indicating the repairs were effective rather than a persistent problem. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension ball joints and track rod ends, verifying the integrity of the replacement dust covers and checking for play in the joints themselves. The rear braking system merits a road test to confirm even application and absence of binding or imbalance under load. Given the tyre advisory, budget for a full set of premium-grade rubber appropriate for a high-performance grand tourer. Inspect the underside for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines, as low-mileage vehicles stored for extended periods can develop surface corrosion that compromises structural integrity despite appearing cosmetically clean above. The brake fluid should also be tested for moisture content, as infrequent use accelerates hygroscopic absorption and reduces boiling point.