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J26 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,695 mi
Last recorded71,695 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 71,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 71,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 71,036 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 67,796 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 64,303 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 64,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 63,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,274 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,604 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,413 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,204 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 37,202 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,211 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 33,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,507 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,290 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 23,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,288 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 17,284 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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J26 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J26 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 J26 AMV registered?

J26 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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The MOT history for J26 AMV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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