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HY03 MAX

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,388 mi
Last recorded75,388 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 MAX
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 75,388 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 69,933 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 67,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 66,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 61,489 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 61,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,815 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 51,790 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,784 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,821 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,940 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 38,935 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,460 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,724 miles

front disc inner faces deteriating

front tyres age deteriating

park brake cable n/s starting to deteriating

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,438 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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HY03 MAX 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 HY03 MAX, 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 HY03 MAX registered?

HY03 MAX is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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