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L31 RDJ

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,360 mi
Last recorded62,360 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 RDJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 62,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 60,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 56,744 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 56,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,399 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,126 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 50,581 miles

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 50,540 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 50,349 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 49,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,579 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,706 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,186 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,671 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,142 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,758 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 1,909 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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L31 RDJ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L31 RDJ, 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 L31 RDJ registered?

L31 RDJ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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