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F1 DBV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,838 mi
Last recorded49,838 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 49,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 49,127 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 48,539 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,328 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 46,316 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,572 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 44,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 42,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 40,798 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 40,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 35,580 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 35,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut at outer wall

Offside Front tyre has a nail

brake warning light staying on

engine management warning light staying on

Pass 22 May 2015 31,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 26,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,112 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 9,527 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,529 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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

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F1 DBV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F1 DBV, 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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F1 DBV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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