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L30 APS

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,525 mi
Last recorded73,525 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 73,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 70,276 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 64,498 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,697 miles

Front inner brake disc faces wear/rusty

both front tyres perishing/cracking in tread grooves

condensation in headlamps, pattern/output OK at time of test

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 30 Jan 2023 63,694 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front inner brake disc faces wear/rusty

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perishing/cracking in tread grooves

condensation in headlamps, pattern/output OK at time of test

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

wear/rust on front brake disc inner faces

Fail 12 Jan 2022 62,928 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

wear/rust on front brake disc inner faces

Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,069 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,647 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,880 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,105 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,880 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,538 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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L30 APS is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L30 APS, 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 APS registered?

L30 APS is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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