Aston Martin Number Plates: Replacements for the Vantage, DB12, DBX, Vanquish and Classic DBs

Need new plates for your Aston Martin and want the finish, the fit and the law right first time? We make replacement Aston Martin number plates as a front and rear set, each plate 520mm x 111mm, from £25 a pair. We start with five situations owners tend to find themselves in.

Which Aston Martin number plates match your situation? Five common starting points

Find the line that sounds like you. Each section gives the finish we would pick, what to measure and what it costs.

1. A bumper respray or repair has left the old plates scratched, loose or missing.
2. You bought a used Vantage or DB12 and the plates look tired or do not match.
3. Your DBX is a daily car and the plates take the weather.
4. Your car is a DB5, DB6 or a 1970s V8 built before 1980.
5. You want a plate for a car meet or a concours stand.

Aston Martin number plates after a bumper respray or repair: order once the car is finished

Wait until the bodyshop hands the car back, then measure it as it now is. You want the real car in front of you, not the one you remember.

1. Measure the width, height and depth of the plate recess and the surround against 520mm x 111mm.
2. Check how your front plate is held on, and add a fitting kit that matches.
3. Ask whether the new paint has fully cured. Screws are the more reliable fix and do not rely on the paint, so they suit a fresh panel.
4. Order a matching pair, so the front and rear look the same.

Used Aston Martin Vantage or DB12 number plates: replace tired plates and check the reg against the V5C

Buy a matching pair and let the paint colour pick the finish. A coupe, Roadster or Volante all take the same plate from us, 520mm x 111mm, though the space around it can differ, so measure.

On dark paint, 4D 5mm plates at £50 a pair throw a stronger shadow and read as more premium. Black Diamond plates have diamond-cut characters that catch the light, at £60 a pair as an introductory price (usually £75). 5D Gel plates are our deepest and glossiest at £64 a pair, an extra £14 over 4D 5mm. A white or silver car often looks cleaner with a flatter finish such as Standard or 3D Gel, and moving from a Standard pair to 4D 5mm adds £25.

Before you pay, run through this short list:

• Read the registration on your V5C, not on the old plates. A previous owner may have copied a mistake onto them.
• Look hard at the letter O against the number 0, and the letter I against the number 1. Those are the slips we catch most often.
• Choose road legal mode for the road. Spacing and font are applied for you, so an odd layout on the old plates will not be copied across.
• Measure the depth of the recess before you pick 5D Gel or Black Diamond.

DBX number plates for a daily SUV: finishes that are easy to keep clean

Think of a DBX doing school runs and motorway miles in road spray. We would start with Standard or 3D Gel, since a flatter plate wipes clean more easily.

Standard is £25 a pair, just under our £30 free delivery line, and a 3D Gel pair at £38 clears it. Want a raised look on a dark DBX? 4D 5mm is £50 a pair, or £26 for a single plate.

Raised finishes need gentler cleaning than flat ones:

• Rinse loose grit off first, so it does not scratch as you wipe.
• Use a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little car shampoo.
• Wipe lightly and let it dry. Leave the raised edges unscrubbed.

Classic Aston Martin number plates: DB5, DB6 and 1970s V8 cars

On a classic, the build date counts and the registration date does not. Black and silver plates are for vehicles built before 1 January 1980 only, and the DVLA's historic vehicle conditions apply on top. Our article on black and silver number plates sets out the rule. A car built on or after that date must carry a reflective white front plate and a reflective yellow rear plate.

A DB5 was built from 1963 to 1965, 1,059 cars in all, so it sits well before the line. The Lagonda saloon ran from 1976 to 1989, so one model can land on either side. Check what the car's own records say about its build date.

• For a period look on a road car, Standard 2D plates are the traditional printed finish and sit closest to a factory plate.
• Raised 4D and gel finishes change an older car's look more than a flat plate does, so decide whether you want that.
• Our guide to number plates for classic cars goes through each finish.

Show plates for an Aston Martin at a car meet or concours: display only

Show plates belong on the stand, never on the road. In show mode you set your own spacing and choose from 41 badge categories (347 badges), a border and bottom text of up to 60 characters. A road plate allows none of that. Put a non-compliant plate on a road car and you risk an MOT failure and a fine of up to £1,000, as the official guidance on displaying number plates explains.

The simple set-up is a road legal pair on the car for driving, and a separate show plate for display. To order one:

1. Type the registration into the builder and choose Custom Show.
2. Pick a style. 5D Gel or Black Diamond gives the deepest look.
3. Set the front and rear quantities, then add a badge, border or bottom text if you like.
4. Check the live preview, then add it to your basket.

Aston Martin number plates by model: suggested finish and who it is wrong for

Is there a green flash number plate for an Aston Martin? No current model qualifies

No. A green flash is for pure battery electric cars only, and no Aston Martin on sale in the UK is one. The Valhalla is a plug-in hybrid and the Valkyrie is a hybrid, so neither qualifies, and the Vantage, DB12, DBX and Vanquish are petrol. In October 2026 Aston Martin's chief executive said its first electric car is now due in 2033 or later.

BS AU 145e on Aston Martin number plates: how much of the plate does your registration use?

BS AU 145e has been the plate standard since 1 September 2021, and in road legal mode our builder lays your registration out to it. The main measurements are:

• Characters are 79mm high and 50mm wide, except the number 1 and the letter I, which are narrower.
• Strokes are 14mm thick, with an 11mm gap between characters.
• A 33mm gap follows the age identifier, and margins are 11mm.

Here is a made-up example registration, AB12 CDE, to show the sums. It has seven characters and no 1 or I, so the characters take 350mm. Five 11mm gaps plus the 33mm gap come to 88mm, giving 438mm. Add 22mm of margins and you reach 460mm, leaving 60mm spare on a 520mm plate. The rules for number plates are on gov.uk.

Fitting Aston Martin number plates: measure, choose screws, then fit

We would use screws on a car like this, because they are the more reliable fix. Sticky pads work best on a smooth, flat panel in normal weather. Our fitting guide covers both methods. We do not offer a fitting service, so the job falls to you or your garage.

1. Measure the recess and surround for width, height and depth.
2. Add a fitting kit to your order for the method you choose.
3. Clean the panel, fit the plate and check that it sits level.
4. Look at both plates side by side before you drive off.

Aston Martin number plate mistakes: what goes wrong between order and car

• Typing from memory. Read the V5C, then the registration you entered, and only then pay. We catch many slips before dispatch, but the last check is yours.
• Picking a deep finish before measuring. If space looks tight, 4D 5mm is the safer choice over 5D Gel.
• Ordering before a repair is finished.
• Using a show plate on a car that goes on the road.
• Expecting a green flash on a hybrid.

Aston Martin number plates delivery: Tracked24 across the UK and the 2pm cut-off

We send Aston Martin number plates across the UK by Tracked24, and delivery is free on orders over £30. Order before 2pm and most plates are dispatched the same day.

• Every pair clears the free delivery line except the £25 Standard pair.
• A single Standard, 3D Gel or 4D 5mm plate falls under it.
• Our delivery and returns page covers the rest.

Which Aston Martin number plates should you order? Our verdict by situation

Measure first, then match the finish to the paint and the use. On a Vantage, DB11 or DB12 in dark paint, 4D 5mm at £50 is the sensible raised choice, and 5D Gel at £64 is worth the extra £14 only if you want the deepest look and the recess has room. A daily DBX does well with 3D Gel at £38, which wipes clean without fuss. If your classic was built before 1980, check the build date before anything else. Heading to shows? Order a separate show plate and keep the road pair legal. One Google reviewer, Michael Steel, calls our plates "absolutely amazing road legal 4D plates".

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Aston Martin number plate questions: legality, size, green flash and classics

Q: Are 4D number plates legal on an Aston Martin?

They can be. A 4D plate must meet the same rules as any other road plate, from the legal font and spacing to the reflective background. Our road legal plates are made to the DVLA's published rules (BS AU 145e), and we check ID and entitlement documents before we make one. Show plates are never for the road.

Q: Can I put black and silver number plates on a classic Aston Martin DB5?

Yes, provided the car was built before 1 January 1980 and meets the DVLA's historic vehicle conditions. A DB5 was built from 1963 to 1965, so the date is not a problem. Build date decides, not registration date. Our black and silver article has the detail.

Q: Does the Aston Martin Valhalla get a green flash number plate?

No. The Valhalla is a plug-in hybrid with a petrol V8 and electric motors, and a green flash is only for pure battery electric cars. The hybrid Valkyrie is in the same position. At the moment no Aston Martin sold in the UK qualifies.

Q: What size are Aston Martin number plates?

520mm x 111mm, front and rear. It is the only size we make. Measure the width, height and depth of your recess and surround before ordering, and pay most attention to depth if you want a raised finish. 5D Gel needs the most room.

Q: Will your number plates fit my Aston Martin Vantage, DB12 or DBX?

We cannot promise that for every car, because fit depends on the space on yours. Measure the recess and surround against 520mm x 111mm. If the gap looks smaller than the plate, or you are unsure, phone us on 07747 744407 before you order.

Q: Can I order Aston Martin number plates for a private registration?

Yes. We make the physical plate for a private or cherished registration, but we do not sell registrations. Enter it in the builder and choose road legal or show. Before we make a road legal plate we check ID and entitlement documents.

Q: What should I do if my Aston Martin number plate falls off?

Order a replacement as soon as you can, because a missing or damaged plate is not a compliant one. Set the other quantity to zero to order just the front or rear. A single Standard plate is £15 and a single 4D 5mm plate is £26.