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L8 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,558 mi
Last recorded23,558 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 23,558 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 21,971 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 21,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 21,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 21,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 20,921 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 20,629 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 15,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 15,769 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 14,163 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre cracks in tread

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre cracks in tread

Rear shock absorbers feel weak

Sat Nav obstructing drivers view of the road - removed

Pass 4 Aug 2016 11,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 11,412 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 10,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,184 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,897 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,394 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 5,933 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 4,032 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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L8 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver 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 L8 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 L8 AMV registered?

L8 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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