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C17 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,437 mi
Last recorded49,437 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,437 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 48,295 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 47,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,970 miles

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 46,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,106 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,386 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 42,386 miles

Front Braking system leaking brake fluid leaking from clutch bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,055 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,436 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,145 miles

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

sill covers & undertray fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2011 23,145 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,621 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,798 miles

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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C17 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C17 AMV, 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.

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What year was C17 AMV registered?

C17 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is C17 AMV safe to buy?

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