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L30 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,751 mi
Last recorded57,751 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 57,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,493 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 53,096 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 53,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,448 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,600 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,371 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 49,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,545 miles

all four tyres perishing.

both front brake pipes into callipers are corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,742 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 44,694 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part On right lock touching strut (3.6.B.4a)

Centre Rear Number plate lights slightly insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,370 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 43,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,447 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,903 miles

Both sides front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,502 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2011 30,502 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,898 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,701 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 14,697 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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L30 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L30 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 L30 AMV registered?

L30 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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