2002 Aston Martin Vanquish 5.9L Petrol · 5 MJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding deteriorating rubber components. While the car passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 14,321 miles, the tester identified severely deteriorated dust covers on both rear lower suspension arm ball joints. This follows a recurring pattern of perished boot failure seen in 2023 and 2022, where the anti-roll bar linkage dust covers were also flagged for severe wear across both sides. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 597 miles per year. Between June 2024 and July 2025, the car covered only 40 miles, suggesting it sits in long-term storage for extended periods. Such low usage often correlates with the accelerated drying and cracking of rubber bushings, seals, and hoses regardless of the physical distance, which explains the persistent issues with dust covers and ball joints noted in the record despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire suspension geometry to address these recurring rubber-related faults. The repeated failure of anti-roll bar linkages and suspension arm ball joints indicates that the rubber elements are reaching the end of their service life due to age rather than mileage. Additionally, the central oil leak noted in 2022 and 2023 requires close monitoring to ensure it does not mask deeper gasket or seal failures, especially given the engine management light failure recorded in May 2022 which suggests potential electronic or sensor sensitivities.