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J18 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,893 mi
Last recorded31,893 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 31,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 31,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 30,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 30,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 29,819 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 28,869 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 28,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 27,750 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 26,832 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 25,257 miles

both front tyres are perishing.

both rear tyres are badly perishing.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 23,879 miles

both rear and offside front tyres perishing.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 23,877 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear and offside front tyres perishing.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,523 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 22,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,686 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,577 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 21,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,031 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,687 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,666 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,482 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

bonnet safety catch seizing

front tyres age cracking within tread area

oil filter leaking

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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J18 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 J18 AMV, 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 J18 AMV registered?

J18 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is J18 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 AMV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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