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D4 JAM

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,972 mi
Last recorded60,972 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 JAM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 60,972 miles

small chip windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2025 60,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

small chip windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2024 60,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small chip centre windscreen

Fail 13 Aug 2024 60,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small chip centre windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,565 miles

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

small chip windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2023 59,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

small chip windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pads appear approx 70% worn

Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,814 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small chip centre windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2021 56,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small chip centre windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,598 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,286 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,492 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,566 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,501 miles

park brake pads deteriating

Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,564 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 9,855 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 7,516 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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D4 JAM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D4 JAM, 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 D4 JAM registered?

D4 JAM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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