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J21 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,188 mi
Last recorded24,188 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 24,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 19,888 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 19,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 19,249 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 19,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,836 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,502 miles

BOTH rear tyres are starting to wear low on tread.

Fail 19 May 2015 17,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH rear tyres are starting to wear low on tread.

Pass 21 May 2014 14,963 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 14,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,667 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 10,479 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,907 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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J21 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J21 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 J21 AMV registered?

J21 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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