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G8 XMH

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,541 mi
Last recorded54,541 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 XMH
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 54,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 53,737 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 53,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,629 miles

Both front tyres have age related cracking on edge of tread

Fail 1 Jul 2022 51,857 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres have age related cracking on edge of tread

Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,621 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,510 miles

Front window-screen has a small chip

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,190 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads and hand brake pads wearing

rear tyres starting to wear close to tread wear bars

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,097 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,311 miles

drivers door handle insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,948 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,244 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,445 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,676 miles

Front tyres worn low , and badly on the edges .

Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,017 miles

Both rear tyres worn low /nail in nearside rear.

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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G8 XMH is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G8 XMH, 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 G8 XMH registered?

G8 XMH is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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