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DXI 1000

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 1000
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 98,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

unable to fully assess outer sills plastic covers fitted

unable to fully assess underside of vehicle aluminium covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,430 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,205 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 94,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,012 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,852 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 84,192 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 84,192 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 70,915 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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DXI 1000 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DXI 1000, 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 DXI 1000 registered?

DXI 1000 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is DXI 1000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 1000 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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