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H5 VTG

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,057 mi
Last recorded65,057 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 VTG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 65,057 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,733 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 60,280 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 55,234 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 54,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,971 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 51,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,955 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 49,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,152 miles

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 10 Feb 2016 47,029 miles

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 47,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre nail

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,952 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 39,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,802 miles

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 2 Mar 2012 30,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,140 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,770 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 17,999 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking

eml on

o/s seatbelt startiny to fry

Fail 24 Jan 2009 13,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 13,737 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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H5 VTG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H5 VTG, 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 H5 VTG registered?

H5 VTG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is H5 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 VTG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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