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DC05 AML

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,439 mi
Last recorded29,439 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 29,439 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 28,037 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,529 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 25,514 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 24,508 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 22,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 20,792 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 20,792 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 18,488 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,000 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,960 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 10,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,577 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,707 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 7,218 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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DC05 AML 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 94.7%.

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 DC05 AML, 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 DC05 AML registered?

DC05 AML is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is DC05 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 AML shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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