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G5 VBV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,134 mi
Last recorded59,134 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 59,134 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 58,750 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 58,750 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 58,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,576 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 58,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,458 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,943 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both the front flexi pipes are slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,301 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 53,301 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,813 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,509 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,648 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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G5 VBV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G5 VBV, 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 G5 VBV registered?

G5 VBV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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The MOT history for G5 VBV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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