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J6 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,347 mi
Last recorded41,347 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 41,347 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 39,135 miles

Nearside Rear condensation in NSR lamp unit.

Pass 1 Aug 2024 32,915 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 32,504 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 32,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 31,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 31,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 30,791 miles

both rear tyre depths getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,744 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 27,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,724 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 25,882 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 23,959 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 23,832 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,435 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 19,952 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 17,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,936 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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J6 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J6 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 J6 AMV registered?

J6 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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