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J555 HLL

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,024 mi
Last recorded21,024 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 HLL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 21,024 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 20,515 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 19,634 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 18,680 miles

Front registration plate slightly insecure.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 17,288 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 17,222 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2020 17,193 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 17,159 miles

Covers and under-covers obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2018 17,065 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2017 16,866 miles

engine covers and under tray covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 16,784 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 16,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,576 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 16,354 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 16,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,024 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 16,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,496 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,338 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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J555 HLL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J555 HLL, 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 J555 HLL registered?

J555 HLL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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The MOT history for J555 HLL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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