CarVerify

Free Car Check

FA55 TAM

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,530 mi
Last recorded60,530 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA55 TAM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 60,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 60,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 60,057 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,073 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,216 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,927 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,137 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,897 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight bulge outer sidewall.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,854 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 40,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,170 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,659 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FA55 TAM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FA55 TAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA55 TAM?

You can check the full history of FA55 TAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FA55 TAM registered?

FA55 TAM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is FA55 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA55 TAM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA55 TAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FA55 TAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.