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L297 CAY

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

24,428 mi
Last recorded24,428 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 CAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 24,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 23,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 22,946 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 22,815 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 21,971 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 21,838 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 21,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 21,048 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,238 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 20,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 19,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,879 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,286 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,111 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,132 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,017 miles

rear undertray fitted

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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L297 CAY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L297 CAY, 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 L297 CAY registered?

L297 CAY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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