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J28 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,873 mi
Last recorded100,873 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 100,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 100,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front level sensor linkage broken

Pass 18 Sep 2025 96,070 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 96,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres 0 tread on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres 0 on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 92,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 87,953 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,862 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 80,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Front wheel arch liner securing bolts missing

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,309 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,523 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,358 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,478 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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J28 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J28 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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J28 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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