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AY55 MVU

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,104 mi
Last recorded46,104 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 MVU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 46,104 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,002 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 44,963 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 42,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 39,675 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,419 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,006 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,197 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 32,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,139 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 23,791 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,153 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,037 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,595 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak on eng

Pass 15 Dec 2008 11,751 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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AY55 MVU is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 33,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 MVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY55 MVU registered?

AY55 MVU is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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The MOT history for AY55 MVU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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