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E5 PMA

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,556 mi
Last recorded66,556 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 PMA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 66,556 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 66,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 64,261 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 64,236 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,319 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 62,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 60,497 miles

nearside washer jet inefficient

Fail 3 Apr 2023 60,487 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

nearside washer jet inefficient

Pass 12 Apr 2022 56,968 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 56,964 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

amber TPMS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,319 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,587 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2020 53,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,913 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,599 miles

nearside front tyre tread low and cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,144 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,082 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 23,418 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 23,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 19 Apr 2012 20,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,179 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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E5 PMA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E5 PMA, 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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E5 PMA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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