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L22 MRG

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,110 mi
Last recorded33,110 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 MRG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 33,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 27,573 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 27,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 27,173 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 27,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding Parking brake stuck on. Parking brake control inoperative. Rear wheel bearings unable to be checked. (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 26,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 25,976 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,690 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,119 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 23,119 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,599 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 18,638 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 12,949 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 12,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,576 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 11,516 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,844 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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L22 MRG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L22 MRG, 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 L22 MRG registered?

L22 MRG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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